Demonstrations
I enjoy both the artistic and production sides of woodturning. My works include natural edge, and colour and embellishment (airbrush, pryography, dremel and carving). I turn ambidextrously, so I am able to help with left-handed turners.
My goals as a demonstrator are to share knowledge and encourage inspiration amongst woodworkers and get them to try and push the boundaries. I am willing to demonstrate almost anything given appropriate preparation time, and I am willing to travel anywhere in NZ as long as there is a reasonable travel allowance. For longer distances, arrangement of more than one demonstration would be appreciated. Please contact me to discuss options.
Topics & Projects may include:
Lathe tools & safety
Tool sharpening
Tool skills
Selection & preparation of timber
Form and design
Colour and embellishment - Carving, Dremel,
pyrography, pewter inlays
Artistic and production woodturning
Left-hand turning
Wooden cowboy hats
Natural edge vessels
Thin turning
Off-center work
Other projects by arrangement.
For more information, or to book a visit to your club, please email: walkerswoodturning@hotmail.co.nz
Demonstrations to Date:
* Lake Taupo Woodturners Guild
* Manawatu Woodworkers Guild
* NAW AGM 2019, Christchurch Guild ofWoodworkers
* NAW AGM 2018, Guild of Woodworkers Wellington
* Lower North Island Dremel Demonstrator