The Mistress Turner, Mrs Lesley Batchelor kindly organised a
demonstration on the craft of woodturning and invited Consorts to attend. The
Mistress was delighted to be able to do so and accordingly set off for the
Dutch Church, on Austin Friars on a blustery April day.
She joined many other Consorts to hear the Master Turner
give a brief history of “The Art and
Mysterie” of woodturning. This proved to be most interesting and detailed
the craft over many centuries. This was followed by a demonstration of woodturning
– complete with lathe and chisels – by Liveryman and professional turner, Mr
Les Thorne who was able to show some of the basic steps in this craft. He had
with him some fine examples of his work (many of which were irresistibly
tactile!) and the Mistress was pleased to be able to purchase a wooden apple
(see picture) which will now grace her sideboard. Such beautiful pieces of
work.
The demonstration was followed by afternoon tea and plenty
of questions were asked about the intricacies of woodturning as an art form.
Proceeds from the event went to the Turners Charity Fund set up to encourage
youth training.
A very enjoyable afternoon and thanks are due to the Master
and Mistress Turner, to Mr Thorpe and to others in the Worshipful Company of
Turners for organising such an interesting event.
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