The Turner's WorkshopWoodturning Demonstrations by Richard Findley
Demonstrations by Richard Findley
How it all began:
I started The Turner's Workshop in 2006 with the aim of selling my woodturning work, which can be viewed throughout this website.
I have been involved in Woodturning, general Woodwork and Joinery for a number of years but in 2005 I joined the Tudor Rose Woodturners and discovered a wider world of woodturning than that of my workshop!
I was asked by the club secretary if I would be willing to do a demonstration on a club night at short notice, as they'd had a cancellation; I agreed and the rest is, as they say, history.
I now demonstrate Woodturning to clubs around the country as you can see from my diary below and from the list of my past demos. I can demonstrate the making of any of the items shown throughout the website.
I usually bring along a selection of items as shown on the Woodturning Supplies page for sale and I am happy to bring along specific items by request.
I feel it is worth noting that I am fully insured when demonstrating!
During my Woodturning Demonstrations I have covered subjects including:
- Fruit
- Basic Bowls
- Bowls with Decoration such as texture/colour/inlays
- Kitchenware - especially spatulas
- The use of Brass Powder as decoration on work
- Skew Chisel Work
- Finishing
- Hand cut Barley Twists
- Walking sticks (long thin turning)
- Fun & Games - Spinning Top and Puzzle Bowl
Although I try to cover all aspects relating to the piece I am demonstrating, demo's can be altered to suit the audience, so if your club has a large amount of beginners then the focus can be more on the basics, but if your club has a more experienced membership, I can try to include more advanced techniques. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements.
The prices I charge for an Evening Demonstration are:
- £75 + 35p per mile (starting in Leicester)
Up and Coming Demonstrations by Richard Findley:
Gloucester Association of Woodturners October 8th 2008 (Wednesday)
The Shropshire Association of Woodturners October 23rd 2008 (Thursday)
Derwent Woodturning Club November 6th 2008 (Thursday)
Huddersfield & District Woodturners November 13th 2008 (Thursday)
North Warwickshire & Hinckley Woodturning Club January 6th 2009 (Tuesday)
Red Rose Woodturners January 19th 2009 (Monday)
Trent Valley Woodturners February 11th 2009 (Wednesday)
Mid Wales Woodturners February 15th 2009 (Sunday)
Tudor Rose Woodturners April 9th 2009 (Thursday)
West Northants Woodturners May 20th 2009 (Wednesday)
Click on the name of the club to follow a link to their website, or find information about the club