News
Woodturning Connect 2023, biennial exhibition and competitions
Call for Entries! Use our next competitions to CONNECT with a London audience and potential buyers to get your name known. They will be held at Pewterers' Hall with judging on 18th October, and a public view day on 19th October. Read more »
Winter Woodturning Certificate Course in Scotland
The Certificate in Woodturning Course is designed to provide training which develops the basic woodturning skills necessary to become competent at woodturning. It is aimed at candidates either with some woodturning experience, or those more experienced but with no formal training. Read more »
Exciting news for the Emerging Turners Programme!
The next Emerging Turners Programme workshop to be held on the 11th-13 August 2023 at the Birstall Woodturning Club, featuring tutors Mary Ashton, Dave Dalby, Richard Findley and Emma Cook. Read more »
Charity
The Turners’ Company Charity
For 400 years (from bread for the poor in Ludgate in the 1600s, to supporting students suffering ‘device poverty’ during Covid 19), the Company’s history describes how, from its earliest days “the Turners, in common with most other Livery Companies, inherited a tradition of charity and benevolence”. Read more »
How you can support the Charity
On joining the Company, every Freeman is asked to promise that they will give an annual sum of at least £150 to the Charitable Trust, and if, as a Freeman or Liveryman, you are not already doing this, please do so. Read more »
Support & donations in 2020 & 2021
Throughout the 2020-2021 pandemic, the Charity has supported a number of good causes, including Livery Schools Link, a fundraising campaign to help buy laptops and tablets for the most disadvantaged students in secondary schools who are suffering device poverty. Read more »
Public events
Material Matters: contemporary craft practice by QEST makers
CEO of QEST, Deborah Pocock LVO, says "QEST is delighted to be collaborating with Court Barn on this prestigious exhibition, bringing together some of our hugely talented scholars from across the local area. Until 3rd September 2023. Read more »
Collections, Eleanor Lakelin
Sarah Myerscough Gallery will be marking its its 25th Anniversary this June - celebrating with the artist-designer-makers that made it all possible. Featured works by Eleanor Lakelin include a series of totemic column vessels in horse chestnut burr. Read more »
Ash & Plumb, Rhythm and Flow Exhibition
Ash & Plumb are delighted to share their next collection of works featuring in the group exhibition 'Rhythm and Flow' which is now open at the Gallery57 Contemporary Art Gallery. The exhibition runs from 24th June through to 27th August 2023. Read more »
Members' events
Members only event
Woodturning Connect Evening Reception
The Company will hold a Reception at Woodturning Connect for Livery Companies and Company members on Wednesday 18th October between 5.00 pm and 8.00 pm at Pewterers' Hall. This is a smaller venue than usual, and so places will be very limited. Read more »
Members only event
Masters and Clerks Company Lunch
With effect from the 2023 Master’s Year, the Livery Lunch and the Masters' and Clerks' Lunch are to be merged into a new format. Masters and Clerks of various Livery Companies will now be invited as official guests of the Company at a September lunch date, alongside Liverymen and their guests. Read more »
Members only event
Turners Gallimaufry Walk 2023 – Wren, back to the future!
This is a unique opportunity to experience on 7th September, to visit London’s smallest Livery Hall, Temple Bar, and to enjoy a walk through a selection of Wren’s contributions to the London skyline. The Chairman of The Temple Bar Trust is our guide for this event, Peter Murray OBE. Read more »
Features
The Turners’ Company and the Crown Jewels
A Past Master of the Turners’ Company, Professor James Tennant, Mineralogist to Queen Victoria, supervised the recutting of the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond. He transformed it from a large, flawed gem to the fabulous 105.6 carat oval brilliant to be seen in the Queen Mother’s Crown today. Read more »
Lady Gertrude Crawford, a remarkable turner
Lady Gertrude Eleanor Crawford was borne into an aristocratic family of turners but established her own mark as a lady turner at a time in history when it was very much a man’s world but proved she was as good as any of them. She was recognised by the Turners’ Company for her skill as […] Read more »
The Turners’ Consort
The Turners’ Company charity has commissioned a ‘consort’ of eight turned medieval-style recorders. Made by Tim Cranmore, one of the UK’s leading instrument makers, the Turners' Consort will be loaned to the Guildhall School of Music & Drama for teaching and student performances. Read more »
About the Company
Company
One of the oldest Livery Companies in the City of London, the Turners’ Company was already a guild in the 12th Century. To this day the Company continues to celebrate and support the ‘art or mysterie’ of turning. Read more »
The Master’s Letter
It is a huge honour to be elected Master of the Worshipful Company of Turners, the 353rd in a very long line going back to the year of our Charter in 1604. Read more »
The Turner Magazine
The Turner is the annual magazine of the Turners' Company. Subjects include the Company and its members, the craft of turning, educational and charitable activities and the City of London. The December 2022 edition is available to view now online. Read more »
Diary
- September 29, 2023
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Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire
September 29, 2023 to November 12, 2023
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Election of the Lord Mayor, followed by lunch at Wax Chandlers
September 29, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Wren - Ornament for Eternity
September 29, 2023
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, Fleet St, London EC4Y 8AU, UK
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- October 4, 2023
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Musicians Annual Evensong Service
October 4, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
at St. Paul's Cathedral, St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD, UK
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- October 8, 2023
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Annual City Livery Concert
October 8, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
at Barbican Centre, Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, UK
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- October 17, 2023
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Wren Talk: 1666 and all that
October 17, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, Fleet St, London EC4Y 8AU, UK
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- October 18, 2023
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Woodturning Connect Evening Reception
October 18, 2023
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
at Pewterers' Hall, Oat Ln, Barbican, London EC2V 7DE, UK
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- October 19, 2023
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Woodturning Connect 2023 Open Day
October 19, 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
at Pewterers' Hall, Oat Ln, Barbican, London EC2V 7DE, UK
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- October 24, 2023
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The Lady Mayoress's Musical Feast
October 24, 2023
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
at Mansion House, Walbrook, London EC4N 8BH, UK
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- November 1, 2023
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2023 Inter-Livery Real Tennis tournament
November 1, 2023
9:00 am - 10:00 am
at Queen's Club, Palliser Rd, London W14 9EQ, UK
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- November 10, 2023
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Handmade Chelsea
November 10, 2023 to November 12, 2023
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
at Chelsea Old Town Hall, London SW3 5EB, UK
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- November 11, 2023
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Lord Mayor's Show
November 11, 2023
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
at London, UK
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- November 12, 2023
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A Service of Remembrance with The Commemoration of the Fallen
November 12, 2023
10:15 am - 11:15 am
at St. Paul's Cathedral, St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD, UK
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- November 14, 2023
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Court Meeting at Wax Chandlers followed by informal supper
November 14, 2023
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
at Wax Chandlers' Hall, 6 Gresham St, London EC2V 7AD, UK
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- November 23, 2023
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Patronal Service followed by lunch at Cutlers
November 23, 2023
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, Fleet St, London EC4Y 8AU, UK
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- November 25, 2023
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Youth Training with Les Thorne
November 25, 2023
8:00 am - 9:00 am
at The Woodturners Shop, Four Marks, Hampshire
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- November 27, 2023
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Red Cross Guildhall Christmas Market
November 27, 2023 to November 28, 2023
8:00 am - 9:00 am
at Guildhall, 71 Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH, UK -
Guildhall Christmas Market Grand Opening in aid of the British Red Cross
November 27, 2023
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
at Guildhall, 71 Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH, UK
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- November 28, 2023
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Festive Lunch at the Guildhall Christmas Market in aid of the British Red Cross
November 28, 2023
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
at Guildhall, 71 Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH, UK -
Champagne Afternoon Tea at the Guildhall Christmas Fair
November 28, 2023
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
at Guildhall, 71 Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH, UK
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- December 15, 2023
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Musicians Carol Service
December 15, 2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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- December 18, 2023
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Livery Dinner
December 18, 2023
6:15 pm - 10:00 pm
at Vintners' Hall, 68 Upper Thames St., London EC4V 3BG, UK
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- January 10, 2024
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A Winter’s Tale in Clapham
January 10, 2024
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
at SW4 9HR, Shandon Rd, London SW4 9HR, UK
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- January 25, 2024
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Court Dinner
January 25, 2024
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
at Venue tbc
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- February 22, 2024
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Richard Gardner Williams preceded by Common Hall
February 22, 2024
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
at Saddlers' Hall, 40 Gutter Ln, London EC2V 6BR, UK
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- February 24, 2024
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Though Music We Care, a gala dinner concert with entertainment provided by the Band of the Household Cavalry
February 24, 2024
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
at Leonardo Royal London St Paul's, 10 Godliman St, London EC4V 5AJ, UK
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- March 11, 2024
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RPT AGM and Craft Meeting
March 11, 2024
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
at Pewterers' Hall, Oat Ln, Barbican, London EC2V 7DE, UK
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- April 17, 2024
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Spring Dinner
April 17, 2024
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
at Stationers' Hall, Ave Maria Ln, London EC4M 7DD, UK
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- April 27, 2024
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Max Carey weekend
April 27, 2024 to April 28, 2024
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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- May 9, 2024
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Election Court and Dinner
May 9, 2024
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
at Pewterers' Hall, Oat Ln, Barbican, London EC2V 7DE, UK
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