Upcoming Meeting

May 2026 Meeting

May 4, 2026

Club Information

The next meeting will be on May 4, 2026.

President's Challenge

The challenge for this month is to turn a lidded box. Bonus points if you use resin in the turning.

Demonstration

German Ring

In this demonstration, Simon Begg will demonstrate techniques for creating German Rings. German ring turning is a unique process that was used for the production of toys. My modern interpretation has a high focus on more detail in the shape.

The Presenter

Simon Begg

Like many, I was absolutely hooked with woodturning after making my first bowl at school in 2009. That summer I got myself a lathe and the rest is history. With a background in cabinetmaking, a trip to Turnfest in 2016 motivated me to transform my hobby into a career. Since then, I have been lucky enough to display my works in a number of galleries in Australia, demonstrate and teach around Australia and overseas as well as work with over 200 species of wood.
My work encompasses a large variety of styles which keeps my day to day work pretty interesting. I really enjoy faceplate work as that is how I feel I get to best express my creativity, whether that is carved bowls, German ring turning, hollow forms or even a salad bowl with good balanced proportions. For commission work, I tend to say away from larger spindle orders, rather doing the more unique jobs that most people would shy away from. The challenge to push myself to learn and grow as a wood turner and craftsman really motivates me. As well the making side of my work, I have also had the chance to teach and demonstrate my work which is a highlight.

Last months meeting

The last months meeting was held on April 6, 2026. Bruce and Trish Pratt gave a demonstration on using resin to fill voids and turning a lidded box.