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Wizardry in wood
richardpeers:
I went yesterday and had a wonderful time. I met Martin Lawrence and Sarah Faberge, and saw some really inspiring (albeit dauntingly brilliant) pieces. The standard is just getting better and better - both from the professional turners upstairs, and from the craft as a whole as represented by the competition entries in the room downstairs.
The ornamental turnings on display are just sublime. I'd love to be able to produce something even half as good! Anyone selling a Holzapffel lathe for not too much money? ;D No, didn't think so... :'(
If you do go, one stand worth visiting is the raffle, in aid of the WCT trust. They are placing computer-controlled lathes in schools for the physically handicapped, which allow the pupils to experience turning (both wood and metal) for the first time. This is a really worthy cause, so please buy a ticket - you might even win an item turned by one of the greats (Stuart Mortimer, Gary Rance, Stuart King were all represented, and more prizes were being added yesterday morning as I visited).
thebowlerhattedturner:
I have just got home after visiting Wizardry in wood. What an amazing experience. The adverts described it as Art, Beauty,Skill and Mystery and it was certainly all of these and more besides.
A truly worthwhile weekend and one that I hope to repeat.
Regards
A very happy
John BHT ;D
The only down side is I didn't set the camera correctly and so I didn't get any pictures. >:(
bodrighywood:
Got back from the exhibition. Main thing that impressed me was the quality of the workmanship. Even the simple work there (technique wise) reeked of it. Very impressed by the helpful friendly attitude of those exhibiting as well. Thanks to all
pete
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