Woodturning demonstrations by Richard Findley
How it all began…
I have been involved in woodwork and joinery since leaving school in 1996 and I started The Turner’s Workshop in 2006 with the aim if selling my woodturning. In 2005, while still an enthusiastic hobbyist, I joined Tudor Rose Woodturners and discovered a wider world of woodturning than the inside of my workshop.
I was asked by the club secretary if I would be willing to do a demonstration on a club night at short notice after a cancellation, I agreed and the rest, as they say, is history.
I am now a well-established name on the demonstration circuit and regularly demonstrate to clubs around the country. I have also demonstrated at several major events worldwide, including at the AWGB seminar, the Irish Woodturner’s Guild seminar and at several American symposia.
I now also offer interactive remote demos, which offer the chance to watch a live demo from the comfort of your own home.
In 2010 I was accepted onto the Register of Professional Turners, an organisation that aims to promote woodturning and maintain the standards of its members by receiving feedback from people that have come into contact with members at demos.
I usually bring along a selection of items shown on the woodturning supplies page for sale and I am happy to bring along specific items by request.
I feel it is worth noting that I am fully insured when demonstrating
During my demos, I have covered subjects including:
- Spindle turning
- Bowl turning
- Skew chisel work
- Hand-cut barley twists
- Sharpening
- Table lamps
- Box making
- Pewter casting
- Thread chasing
I am happy to discuss your club’s requirements when booking and work out the best demo to suit your membership. Feel free to contact me to discuss this via phone or email.
My charges for 2025 will be:
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Evening demonstrations £195 plus 47p per mile (starting in Leicester LE18 2FB)
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Full-day demonstrations £310 plus 47p per mile (starting in Leicester LE18 2FB)
Please note, my diary is now full for 2025 & 2026 and I will be opening my 2027 diary in January 2026
Demonstrations for 2025
Finger Lakes Woodturners USA (IRD)
Saturday 18th January
Tudor Rose Woodturners
Thursday 23rd January
West Midlands Woodturners
Sunday 16th February
Cheshire Guild of Woodturners
Thursday 20th February
South Downs Woodturners
Wednesday 26th February
Jorvik Woodturners
Friday 7th March
Mid Wales Woodturners
Sunday 16th March
Ise & Nene Valley Woodturners
Sunday 6th April
Heart of England Woodturners
Friday 11th April
East Surrey Woodturners
Monday 28th April
Orchard Woodturners
Saturday 10th May
Cannock Chase Woodturners
Wednesday 14th May
Mid Staffordshire Woodturners
Friday 6th June
AAW International Symposium – USA
June 13th-15th
Huddersfield Woodturners
Thursday 26th June
Burcot Woodturneres
Thursday 3rd July
Ise & Nene Valley Woodturners
Thursday 21st August
Sheffield Woodturning Club
Tuesday 9th September
Red Rose Woodturners
Monday 15th September
Galloway Woodturners
20th/21st September
Norwich Woodturners
Friday 3rd October
Waveney & District Woodturners
Saturday 4th October
Ryedale Woodturners (IRD)
Thursday 6th November
Northumberland Woodturners
Saturday 22nd November
Border Woodturners
Sunday 23rd November
Woodturning 360 (IRD)
Monday 8th December