Crafting a Brighter Future
Dame Susan Langley, Alderwoman and Sheriff of the City of London chaired “Crafting a Brighter Future: Inclusive Pathways in British Heritage Skills”, on 16th September at The Shard, attended by Renter Warden Joey Richardson. A wonderful, informative event aimed at igniting a conversation about how to better support the long-term
Boat turner
The Master of the Turners’ Company, Christopher Scott, has cruised the canals of Britain for many years. But meeting a floating woodturner near Lichfield this summer was a first for him. Peter Fuller retired from a career as a groundsman and took up turning. He lives with his wife on
High tech apple turning!
Christopher Scott, Master of the Worshipful Company of Turners, visits the engineering department of City University, meeting lecturer Matthew Read who demonstrated how apples can be produced by 3D printing. A change from us turners who have been producing them on a lathe for centuries! Which method requires the most
Building Craft College end of year exhibition
Students Piers Shorrock and Guy Deasy at the Building Crafts College end of year exhibition with their Certificate in Turning pieces. Tutor Kate Payne, Master of the Carpenters’ Company and Master Turner look on.
Art Workers Guild visit
The Master visited the Art Workers Guild to hear about how Cockpit Arts are inspiring makers in many art mediums. The Turners’ Company are very pleased to support those in the field of wood.
Sheep Drive & Livery Fair
Sunday 29th September 2024, Queen St, London EC4R 1AG The 2024 Sheep Drive & Livery Fair is a unique opportunity to be part of recreating historic community activities that took place on London’s bridges. A long-established charity event, celebrating the ancient ‘right’ for Freemen to bring sheep to market over