Masterclasses are designed for those who want to take their skills to the next level by taking a course with masters in their field. The courses are only available to AWGB and are heavily subsidised members as part of our members benefits package.
MASTERCLASS
2 Day Hands-on Master Class Weekend At the Max Carey Woodturning Trust (Portished) Part Funded by the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain
At the Max Carey Woodturning Trust
A Creative Experience in Turned – Textured – Coloured Platters An Artistic Journey In Woodturning with Mick Hanbury and Tracy Owen
When: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th August
Where: Max Carey Woodturning Trust, The Mill, Portishead, Nr. Bristol
The goal of this course is for members to take their woodturning imaginations to a new level whilst enhancing their skills of turning, texturing and colouring.
This master class will explore techniques for creating textural elements and colour on a turned platter. Members will turn platters with a focus on designs that highlight these elements. Participants will gain an understanding of the processes required to be creative in the use of colouring techniques to show the effects created with layering textures and painted elements.
Previous experience of turning platters is required.
There is an opportunity for all to enjoy a relaxed evening meal with the Tutors and there is a ‘Travelodge’ close by for members who wish to stay overnight.
The AWGB is part funding this master class so it will only cost you £75. Application forms are available from here
MASTERCLASS
2 Day Hands-on Master Class Weekend At the Max Carey Woodturning Trust (Portished) Part Funded by the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain
Turning into Art with Nick Agar and Colwin Way
When: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th December 2021
Where: Max Carey Woodturning Trust, The Mill, Portishead, Nr. Bristol The goal of this course is for members to develop their Artistic Skills and Techniques.
A unique opportunity to be tutored by Nick Agar, the Master of Art in Woodturning on his first open class in the U.K. since establishing himself in the U.S.A over two year ago together with Master Woodturner Colwin Way who you will know from his excellent woodturning Zoom and YouTube videos. Take your woodturning skills to the next level by experiencing first-hand what can be achieved with artistic and decorative techniques. There is an opportunity for all to enjoy a relaxed evening meal with the Tutors and a ‘Travelodge’ is close by for members who wish to stay overnight.
The AWGB is part funding this master class so it will only cost you £75. Application forms are available from here