Programme 2026

20 July – Arthur Kingdon, Ornamental Turner

Demo
The Rose Engine with Arthur Kingdon.
Arthur is a member of the Society of Ornamental Turners and will be discussing the history of ornamental turning. Complex lathe development commenced in 15th century with more fantastic artefacts produced in the 16th and 17th centuries. John Holtzapffel set up a lathe making business in London in 1792 and produced amazing machines.
We will learn more about these devices which were largely abandoned in the 1940’s. Arthur has a small machine which he will bring and show members.

Reminder
Woodturning Weekender 7: It’s a kind of magic
29-30 August 2026
The Dome Event Centre, Bawtry Road, Doncaster DN4 7PD

Those who visited Swindon in 2025, will attest to what a great event was produced. This year Les Thorne and Nathanael Griffiths will be demonstrating alongside Margaret Garrard and Mario Nagel. There is something from everyone. Put it in your diary.

Book tickets at chestnutproducts.co.uk/woodturning-weekender/

Test Valley Turners ‘Turn in’ with 3 lathes in Longstock Village Hall, guided by some of our experienced members

AWGB Festival of Woodturning
Crown Plaza Hotel Stratford upon Avon.

Demonstrators
Katie Armstrong – UK

Ruby Cler – Canada rubycler.com

Emma Cook – UK www.thetinyturner.co.uk

Chris Fisher – UK theblindwoodturner.co.uk

Phil Irons – UK www.philironswoodturning.co.uk

Emmet Kane – Ireland www.woodsymphony.com/emmet-kane-solo-exhibition

Ronald Kanne – Netherlands www.ronaldkanne.nl

Stuart Mortimer – UK. www.stuartmortimer.com

Pascal Oudet – France www.lavieenbois.com

Tomislav Tomasic – Croatia www.tomasicwoodturning.com

Book tickets at awgb.co.uk/festival-2026

Demo 

We welcome back Chris Parker, The Bald Wood Turner, from Lancashire. As a full time Turner, artist, demonstrator and teacher, he enjoys passing his knowledge onto others. His passion for turning is as strong now as it was when he started. He enjoys texturing turned pieces with various techniques from a simple wire brush to more advanced techniques. He finds inspiration for his textures and forms from various places but most notably from ancient ceramicists.

Workshop

Chris is making the long journey to Hampshire and will be teaching on Tuesday to four students on the club lathes. There will be an additional fee (tbc) for this event.  Please contact Philip Wray philipwray@andover.co.uk to indicate potential interest

IRD
Jeff Hornung

Back in spring 2011, after a car accident gave him post-concussion syndrome and put his creativity on hold for a while, he tried woodturning thanks to some encouragement from his wife—even though he’d never done it before. He wasn’t sure about it at first but started making pens and got hooked. As more people became interested in what he was making, he kicked off selling supplies and created The Walnut Log in 2014. Now, the shop offers all kinds of woodturning products.

Christmas Social, venue tbc

Terry Smart Demo

Terry Smart from the renowned Chestnut Products will be returning to educate us on achieving the best finishes for our turnings. Terry started Chestnut Products as a van sales company, driving to various outlets and fulfilling orders from stock carried on the van. The brand became well known through exhibitions and demand grew, leading to a major change when the majority of orders were sent by carrier with Terry maintaining the personal touch with more local deliveries.
25 years later, Chestnut Products holds an enviable position of being a major supplier to both hobby and professional woodworkers both in UK, Europe and the rest of the world. It might surprise you to know that despite this massive growth Chestnut Products is still only a very small company, and the personal touch continues.

More info on Chestnut products at: chestnutproducts.co.uk/

Meetings are every third Monday in the month, at 19.00 for 19.15

Longstock Village Hall, Longstock, Stockbridge SO20 6DR

Social events are planned at The Crook and Shears, Upper Clatford, Andover SP11 7QL https://www.crookandshears.com