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The Company makes regular awards of studio space at Cockpit Arts, a creative incubation hub in Deptford, South London. Randon Burns is our latest winner.American born, Randon has lived in London for some 20 years and in now a British citizen. His journey into woodturning began in 2023 after it

Deputy Master Nigel Luson welcomes the Lord Mayor, Alderman Alastair King DL to the Turners stand, selling unique hand turned items in aid of the armed services charities, at the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch in Guildhall London. We made a fantastic £1345 on the stall, but more will be

On Monday 16th March, Master’s Steward, Bill Morris had his first hands on turning experience under the excellent tutelage of Renter Warden Joey Richardson. Bill and his wife Katie had a wonderful day in Lincolnshire at the warm and welcoming home of Joey and Andrew. Bill with considerable assistance, turned

Congratulations to Yeoman Darren Appiagyei who was awarded ‘best curated display’ at the international art fair ‘Collect 25’ at Somerset House. The Turners’ Company awarded Darren a one year’s studio space scholarship at Cockpit Arts, Deptford and he has gone from strength to strength in his career.

“We set off last Saturday (8th) and drove through France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Poland in a convoy of 12 4×4 pick-up trucks and an estate car. Our Dortmund to Gliwice in Poland leg was around 800km. It’s a big place Europe! We crossed into Ukraine on the 10th at

Kennet and Avon woodturners hold a competition during their Christmas gala evening. This year members were asked to turn a wig stand. The winners were given a selection of timbers donated by Dalmann Ltd the timber merchants and also some pieces from a local furniture manufacturer. But the real winners