Blackburn & Darwen Woodturning Club
Welcome to our community of woodturners!
We are a passionate group dedicated to sharing our love for the craft and teaching others the art of woodturning. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced turner, we invite you to join us in exploring the beauty and creativity that wood can offer. Let's turn our passion into skill together!
We meet weekly in our own purpose built workshop in the Blackburn you can find us every Wednesday from 9:30 am working on projects, learning from each other and developing our skill. Once a month on the 2nd Wednesday of the month we have a club night with a demonstration and projects.
About Our Woodturning Club
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So what does the club do?
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The club provides a variety of wood turning related topics in the form of demonstrations, open days, social events,
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The club provides active practical sessions on Wednesday mornings/afternoons where tuition is given to beginners by our more experienced members.
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The club promotes good will among our members and the local community.
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The club encourages all members to adopt a "hands on" approach with help at club meetings.
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Tuition given to beginners by our more experienced members on special evenings.
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Competitions to improve standards
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Discount on tools and timber from local suppliers
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Organised trips, or car sharing to major exhibitions
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Affiliation to the Northern Federation of Woodturning Groups
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Plus, most importantly, the opportunity to chat with fellow woodturners to swap ideas, tips and advice.
Demonstration Evenings
The usual format of the evening is that the Chairman starts the meeting at 7.00pm with a few announcements and then introduces the demonstrator who describes the particular topic he will be covering.
During the demonstration a description of methods used is given, often responding to questions from the audience. About 8pm we have a break for a cup of coffee at which time the demonstrator is usually surrounded by members wanting to ask questions or have a closer look at his tools etc.
After a 15 minute break, the demonstration continues and normally finishes at about 9.30pm. On demonstration evenings the day stars a little later with members meeting from 1pm for the Hands on sessions. Get in touch to find out more
Contact us
Unit 3 Energyzone Newfield Drive Blackburn BB2 3UA
07973313519
