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
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 2023 will be:
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Evening demonstrations £185 plus 47p per mile (starting in Leicester LE18 2FB)
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Full-day demonstrations £295 plus 47p per mile (starting in Leicester LE18 2FB)
Please note, my diary is now full for 2023 I am taking provisional bookings for 2024 & 2025, book early to avoid disappointment!
Demonstrations for 2023
Tudor Rose Woodturners
Thursday 26th January
Ise & Nene Valley Woodturners
Thursday 16th February
Cannock Chase Woodturners
Wednesday 8th March
Herts & Beds Woodturners
Tuesday 14th March
Dukeries Woodturners
Wednesday 26th April
Heart of England Woodturners
Friday 12th May
Axminster Store – Cardiff
Saturday 20th May
Herefordshire Woodturners
Thursday 25th May
Erewash Valley Woodturners
Wednesday 14th June
East Yorkshire
Tuesday 20th June
Anglesey & Gwynedd Woodturners
Saturday 1st July
Norwich Woodturners
Friday 1st September
Waveney & District Woodturners
Saturday 2nd September
Ely Guild of Woodturners
Wednesday 6th September
Staffordshire & South Cheshire Woodturners
Monday 11th September
Lincolnshire Association of Woodturners
Tuesday 19th September
Avon & Bristol Woodturners
Thursday 21st September
Burcot Woodturners
Thursday 2nd November
Demonstrations for 2024
Kennett Valley Woodturners (IRD)
Tuesday 9th January
Tudor Rose Woodturners
Thursday 25th January
Southern Bayou Woodturners (IRD)
Saturday 10th February
West Midlands Woodturners
Sunday 18th February
Thameside Woodturners
Sunday 3rd March
West Sussex Woodturners
Sunday 7th April
Trent Valley Woodturners
Wednesday 8th May
East Herts Woodturners
Sunday 19th May
Jorvik Woodturners
Friday 7th June
Sandon Woodturners
Saturday 22nd June
Duckeries Woodturning Society
Wednesday 26th June
Trafford & District Woodturners
Friday 2nd July
Derbyshire Dales Woodcraft Club
Sunday 7th September
East Yorkshire Woodturners
Tuesday 17th September
Doncaster Woodturners
Monday 30th September