Kennet & Avon Woodturners

About Us

Our Club…

Welcome to the Kennet & Avon Woodturners club. We are a friendly bunch of men and women of all ages who have a common interest in woodturning. Our club has been running since 2009 and we’re proudly affiliated with the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain. We have a dedicated committee who proactively run our club promoting a friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment, where all skill levels are equally welcomed. Mentoring System - The club operates a Mentoring System for novice turners who join the club. Highly proficient turners, some of which are AWGB accredited Tutors, are paired with the novices to ensure that basic turning skills are learnt with safety in mind. They also provide sound advice on the equipment required helping avoid needless expense for tools and machinery that are not necessary.

Our Members…

We maintain a truely inclusive, open and entertaining environment where like-minded people can socialise, share ideas and discuss what they’ve made. Our members range from teenagers to 80 years+. We have a number demonstrations throughout each year deliver by professional turners, sharing their knowledge and passion for the craft. We also enjoy a number of ‘Hands-on’ events where anyone can learn new skills & techniques and each December we have a ‘Showcase’ evening, where our members can display the items made that year, as well as take part in our annual competition, donating our competition pieces to a well deserved charity or local hospital.

Our Venue…

We have a fantastic venue for our Club meetings, at Seend Community Centre, a short drive from Trowbridge, Melksham & Devizes. Use postcode SN12 6NS for your sat-nav. Seend Community Centre has a large hall with plenty of space for our demonstrations, ample seating, a sizeable kitchen (the Club provides free tea, coffee & biscuits), a licensed bar and plenty of car parking. We have excellent Audio & Visual equipment, utilising two large TV’s & multiple cameras to get close to the action, plus wireless microphones providing our demostrators freedom to easily move around and engage with the club members.