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.
During my Woodturning Demonstrations I have covered subjects including:
- Fruit
- Basic Bowls
- Bowls with Decoration such as texture/colour/inlays
- Kitchenware
- The use of Brass Powder as decoration on work
- Spindle Turning
- Skew Chisel Work
- Finishing
- Hand cut Barley Twists
- Walking sticks (long thin turning)
- Fun & Games - Spinning Top and Puzzle Bowl
- Using a Router on a lathe
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 are:
- Evening Demonstration £75 + 40p per mile (starting in Leicester)
- All Day Demonstration £150 + 40p per mile (starting in Leicester)
Demonstrations in 2009 and 2010 by Richard Findley:
West Northants Woodturners January 20th 2010 (Wednesday)
Ely Guild of Woodturners March 3rd 2010 (Wednesday)
Tudor Rose Woodturners March 11th 2010 (Thursday)
Oxon Woodturners April 8th 2010 (Thursday)
Wood-Works @ Daventry Woodturning Show April 17th & 18th 2010 (Weekend)
Herts & Beds Association of Woodturners May 11th 2010 (Tuesday)
Trent Valley Woodturners May 12th 2010 (Wednesday)
Heart of England Woodturners May 14th 2010 (Friday)
Forest of Dean Woodturners May 19th 2010 (Wednesday)
Offchurch Woodturners June 3rd 2010 (Thursday)
Mid Staffs Woodturners June 4th 2010 (Friday)
West Midlands Woodturners June 27th 2010 (Sunday)
Wolds Woodturning Association June 29th 2010 (Tuesday)
Fenland Woodturning Club August 25th 2010 (Wednesday)
Hereford & Worcester Woodturners August 26th 2010 (Thursday)
Louth Woodturners February 7th 2011 (Monday)
Huddersfield & District Woodturners February 10th 2011 (Thursday)
High Peak Woodturners March 4th 2011 (Friday)
Middlesex Woodturners July 14th 2011 (Thursday)
Burcot Woodturners September 1st 2011 (Thursday)
Tudor Rose Woodturners September 22nd 2011 (Thursday)
Click on the name of the club to follow a link to their website, or find information about the club