Potpourri bowls

These bowls are a basic exercise for the first time bowl turners in year nine. They are able to create any design that would suit the size of their wood. The pewter lids are supplied and they have to ensure that they fit correctly.

 

Monday's extra INTAD, developing great skills and beautiful work.

Many students make use of the Monday afternoons to do some extra work, learn new skills and try something different. One student had brought in a selection of wood from trees that had been cut down. On deciding to make a clock he sorted through the timber and cut some short planks out of a half log section. After converting the logs to useable pieces,he laminated two pieces together and turned this clock.

Fun with brazing

Many students have tried to be more creative when doing their brazing designs. They, in turn, have influenced others to try things outside the square. Here are a few of their wacky designs.

Geometric balance

A fishy hook for keys

Washer flutter-by

A Nutty worm


The sluggy slug

Working with the wood

This lovely bowl was turned from a piece of mango where the branches split off with each other. The change in direction of the grain and the burl that is created where the two branches grow together makes for a very beautiful bowl. The bowl was turned by a girl in my year 10

The bottom

class.