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 2024 will be:
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Evening demonstrations £190 plus 47p per mile (starting in Leicester LE18 2FB)
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Full-day demonstrations £300 plus 47p per mile (starting in Leicester LE18 2FB)
Please note, my diary is now full for 2025 I am taking provisional bookings for 2026, book early to avoid disappointment!
Demonstrations for 2024
Kennett Valley Woodturners (IRD)
Tuesday 9th January
Tudor Rose Woodturners
Thursday 25th January
Thameside Woodturners
Sunday 3rd March
West Sussex Woodturners
Sunday 7th April
Trent Valley Woodturners
Wednesday 8th May
East Herts Woodturners
Sunday 19th May
Test Valley Woodturners (IRD)
Monday 20th May
Jorvik Woodturners
Friday 7th June
Sandon Woodturners
Saturday 22nd June
Duckeries Woodturning Society
Wednesday 26th June
Trafford & District Woodturners
Tuesday 2nd July
Derbyshire Dales Woodcraft Club
Saturday 7th September
East Yorkshire Woodturners
Tuesday 17th September
Doncaster Woodturners
Monday 30th September
Derwent Woodturning Club
Wednesday 2nd October
Ryedale Woodturners (IRD)
Thursday 7th November
Long Island Woodturners (IRD)
Saturday 16th November
Lincolnshire Wolds Woodturners (IRD)
Wednesday 27th November
Demonstrations for 2025
Finger Lakes Woodturners USA (IRD)
Saturday 18th January
Tudor Rose Woodturners
Thursday 23rd January
Cheshire Guild of Woodturners
Thursday 20th February
South Downs Woodturners
Wednesday 26th February
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
Sunday 11th May
Cannock Chase Woodturners
Wednesday 14th May
Mid Staffordshire Woodturners
Friday 6th June
Huddersfield Woodturners
Thursday 12th June
Northumberland Woodturners
Saturday 21st June
Border Woodturners
Sunday 22nd June
Burcot Woodturneres
Thursday 3rd July
Ise & Nene Valley Woodturners
Thursday 21st August
Sheffield Woodturning Club
Thursday 11th 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