Dennis Fisher demonstrating spindle techniquesProgramme 2008

The Club usually meets on the first Thursday of each month. Meetings start at 7.30pm at the Cambridge Scout Headquarters, 195 Perne Road, Cambridge CB1 3NT.

 

 

 

Date

Demonstration

Competition

January 3

AGM followed by Colin Smith on a topic of interest to all

Mushroom(s)

February 7

Dave Reeks shows how to get several bowls from one blank.

Spinning top

March 6

Hands-On evening - it's what it says.

Present for a lady

April 3

Andy Coates demonstrates beaded and ebonised platters and bowls.

Bud vase

April 12

Ancient and Modern with Stuart King. An all-day event of videos and demonstrations of traditional woodturning skills, including use of a Victorian treadle lathe. Admission by ticket purchased in advance,

 

May 1

Learn about craft and music of the Native Americam flute with Nightstar Flutes.

Platter

May 10

Spend a Saturday at an All-Day Hands-On.

 

June 5

Bring your questions to our first ever Brains Trust; sell your unwanted tools etc at auction and buy your wood from Cambridge Blanks.

Long and thin - no steady allowed!

July 3

Martin Hazelwood explains the nature and skill of woodsculpting.

Item of 2 or more parts

August 7

Hands-On: Another chance to have a go.

Walking stick head

September 4

Take the half hour challenge!

Thin walled bowl

October 2

Stephen Cooper demonstrates a banana bowl and translucent vase.

Executive toy

November 6

Puppets and games with Malcolm Crowe.

End grain bowl

December 4

Xmas Social plus demo from Club member, Colin Smith, and Cambridge Blanks as added bonus

Annual Competition