We welcome people from all walks of life and of any age. Some of our members prefer more traditional woodturning such as bowls showing the natural beauty of the wood,
whilst others incorporate other materials like metal, glass or plastic into their turned items. Some experiment with adding colour and texturing to enhance the design. All are good ways of producing
interesting wood turned items that can be either decorative or functional.
If you don't have tools yet, come along and get some advice. Turners who are progressing sometimes have tools they are happy to pass on to those starting out at realistic prices when they upgrade.
See the Recycle section at the bottom of our Turnings page for tool sales or items wanted.
Meetings are on the last Wednesday of each month at Beeding and Bramber Village Hall from 7 to 10pm - See our Contact page for details.
These are run each month unless we have a competition. The topic is announced the month before when our Chairman challenges members to turn something associated with a word / topic or phrase. Entries that particularly attract the Chairman's attention will receive a small token of appreciation
Our Tools 'n' Turnings table is a favourite element of our meetings where each month we encourage members to bring in some of their work, either completed or in progress, or their tools, so that members can see what others are doing and what they use. The objects often promote lively discussion
We are keen to help members enjoy their hobby safely and take health & safety seriously. All members should read and understand the instructions for their tools and materials. We have a Club Health & Safety Policy which members should familiarise themselves with and we also recommend you read the HSE 5 steps to risk assessment. You can never fully eliminate risk, but you can minimise it and still enjoy our activities
Committee
We have a committee who run the Club and our Constitution can be found in the link below
Membership fees
£35 per annum for adults and a discount of 50% is offered for those under the age of 18. To join, please come to one of our meetings and meet our Membership Secretary who will be happy to welcome you. Whilst we have no monthly entry fee for members, we ask visitors for a £5 contribution when they attend professional demonstrations
Insurance
Cover has been arranged to cover our activities at Club events and, subject to a completed risk assessment, for members in each others workshops and where they represent the Club at craft events. To make use of this you must comply with our insurer's requirements which are summarised in SDW Insurance Requirements. Risk Assessment forms and posters are available on request from the Club Secretary.
Our insurance does not cover members making a charge for tuition or demonstrations. Please ask if you require further details.
Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month from 7pm to 10pm in Beeding and Bramber Village Hall
Tea or Coffee will be provided, however please bring your own cup, mug or glass
A raffle will be held each meeting to help fund hall hire, any donations of raffle prizes will be gratefully received
2022 | Event |
25th May |
'Freestyle' competition and Jim Young on setting up for selling your turned items at shows and craft fairs |
29th June |
Professional turner Kevin Hutson demonstration on turning chess pieces and a square-edged box |
27th July |
TBC |
31st August |
TBC |
28th September | TBC |
26th October | TBC |
30th November | TBC |
28th December | TBC |
If any members have suggestions or requests for meeting topics and / or demonstrators or speakers,
please email the secretary with your recommendation. Secretary@SouthDownsWoodturners.com