Next Meeting
The Club’s next meeting is
on Thursday 12th June
Hands-On Night
WELCOME
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.
Our members range from teenagers to 80 years+. We also have two professional turners and a dedicated committee who proactively run our club
promoting a friendly, inclusive and collborative environment, where all skill levels are equally welcomed.
Our club continues to grow from strength to strength, with our membership count increasing, regular interesting demonstrations, talks from
wider professional turners, ‘Hands-on’ events where anyone can learn new skills & techniques and every December we have a ‘Showcase’ evening,
where people can display the items made that year, as well as take part in our annual competition, donating our competition pieces to
a for a well deserved charity or local hospital.
We welcome you to join us on a Club Night or simply get in touch to learn more about us.
MEMBERSHIP
You’re welcome to come to your first club night for free! After this, you’ll need to fill out the Membership forms and pay an annual subscription (£54 for a year, half price if you join half-way through the year).
Club Nights - Every 2nd Thursday at 6:30pm at the Seend Community Centre - Postcode: SN12 6NS
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Next Meeting
The Club’s next meeting is on
Thursday 12th June
Hands-On Night
2025 Calendar
Our club plans for each full calendar year, with an
entertaining mix of demonstrations by our ‘In-club’
Professional Turners and Amateur Turners, external
Professional Turners, ‘Hands-on’ Club nights and our
annual Showcase event, held each December.
Our club also arranges additional Full Day events,
with ‘Special Guest’ Professional Turners, which are
usually held once a year on a weekend.
Thurs 12th June Hands-On Night & Tool Sale
Thurs 10th July Special Guest - Dan Tarrant
Sat 9th & Sun 10th Aug Chestnut Weekender (Swindon)
Thurs 14th Aug Hands-On Night & Tool Sale
Thurs 11th Sep Special Guest - John Dilley
Thurs 9th Oct Hands-On Night & Tool Sale
Thurs 13th Nov Club Professional
Thurs 11th Dec Club Showcase Event
Demonstrator / Event
Date
Club Membership
What do you get?
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Membership to one of the best Woodturning Clubs in the UK
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Monthly Club meetings, which are both entertaining,
informative and a great environment to socialise with fellow
turners
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Tuition and insight from Professional Woodturners (both in-
house and UK wide)
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Opportunity to get hands-on, having a go at a variety of
items on the lathe, with support from professional turners
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Access to the Woodturning Shop, who attend each of our
club nights, selling wood blanks and finishing materials
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A safe and friendly environment to discuss your turning
successes and woes with your peer turners
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Free tea, coffee & biscuits!
What does it cost?
It’s not as much as you think!
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Your first Club Night is free!! Come along and meet us, enjoy
the event, free tea & coffee, chat to any of the members and
visit the woodturning shop.
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A full year’s membership costs only £54, which includes the
cost for the Club, plus a payment to the Association of
Woodturners of Great Britain who provide a grant back to
our club each year to use at our discretion (usually used for
an external profession demonstrator).
How do I join?
It’s easy to join us…
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Let us know! Either talk to us during your ‘Free’ first visit, or
email our Club Secretary at
secretarykawc@gmail.com
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You’ll need to complete and return our simple membership
forms provided by the Club Secretary.
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You’ll need to pay your subscription (details provided with the
membership forms).
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Come along and join us each month!
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