Turning Competitions 2025

Turning Competitions for 2025

Calling all Woodturners, join us to celebrate the art and skill of turning!

Showcase your craftsmanship and creativity at the 2025 Turning Competitions, as part of Wizardry in Wood, hosted by the Worshipful Company of Turners. Whether you are an experienced professional, an enthusiastic amateur, or a promising student, this is your opportunity to shine and gain recognition in the world of woodturning.

Date: Competitions and Judging Monday 28th October, Exhibition open to the public from Tuesday 29th to Friday 31st October 2025

Venue: Plaisterers’ Hall, One London Wall, London EC2Y 5JU

Categories will include:

Artistic Turning, showcase your creativity with intricate designs
Mixed Media Turning, experiment combining wood with other materials
Open Turning, focus on precision and functionality
Ornamental or rose engine Turning
Youth Turning, open to turners under 21

Why Enter?

Gain recognition for your craftmanship
Have your work displayed at a prestigious exhibition in the City of London
Compete for awards and prizes

Submission Deadlines:

Monday 29th September – final date for competition entry forms
Monday 13th October – final date for delivering pieces to the office (by courier or in person)
Monday 27th October – pieces can be delivered to the hall between 9am and 12 noon

How to Register:
Visit www.turnersco.com for online entry forms, and to see full details of the competitions.  Any questions, please contact assistantclerk@turnersco.com

Organised by the Worshipful Company of Turners, advancing the craft since 1604