As the man (sort of) said - "We're gonna need a bigger hall Captain!" Looking around the hall on Saturday made one wonder that we were getting close to the legal capacity! A very good turn out of both members and visitors. They were treated to a demonstration from professional pyrographer Bob Neill followed by a pyrography workshop. All disciplines were very active, three lathes spinning in the turners area and two saws for the scrollers. The compeitions were well supported with some outstanding entries as you see on the left.
DDWC
February 2020 Meeting
Bob Neill gives a talk and demonstration to the pyrographers . . .
. . . before conducting a workshop.
Marquetry maestro Tony Reindorp tries his hand with a scrollsaw.
Derek Puplett provides a study in concentration.
"Now listen carefully!" - Brian Walker coaches a newbie!
Winner in the Masters' Class was John Williams with his intarsia entry.
Second place went to David Reynolds who made good use of some Silver Birch.
Third spot taken by Peter Rutter for his Cedar entry.
Also entered was : James Sharpe's tea light holder in Oak . .
. . Graham Legg's entry in Yew . . . .
and Dick Potter's bowl using Walnut.
First place in the Members' Open Class went to Liz King who used Tulipwood.
Graham Jerram took second place . .
Third spot taken by Isabelle Dawson for her pyrography on Iroko.
Also entered was Lisa Williams . . .
. . Brian Walker used Sycamore for his entry . .
. . Dan Beard used Spalted Beech for his bowl . . .
. . .attractive entry in Purpleheart from Colin Fishwick . . .
. . . Roger King's carving in Spalted Beech . .
Just as easy to make three bowls as one! Scrollsawn entry from Terry Lethbridge . .
. . . David Waldron's entry in Zebrano . . .
. . .topical subject from Tina Shinner in Bamboo . .
. .good to see entry from new member Shannon Richardson . . .
. . .flat dish by Richard Latos . . .
. . Peter Blair used ply and Hazel for his walking stick . .
. . . Tony Reindorp will always be sure of the time with his Oak entry . .
. . .Bronagh Cassidy has been practicing on the scrollsaw.