Worcestershire Woodturners was formed in 1981 to create a greater local awareness of the art of woodturning, to provide a forum for an exchange of views, promote the art of woodturning amongst woodturners and the general public, facilitate membership of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB) and to arrange local meetings and exhibitions with the aim of producing high quality turnery. The result of this is a friendly club of around 70 members, which meets at Droitwich High School on the first and third Monday of each month (except for Bank Holidays) from 19.00hrs – 21.30hrs.
The club is affiliated to the AWGB and runs an active meetings programme throughout the year including demonstrations by club members or visiting professional turners, practical evenings where members share their knowledge and experience on practical topics such as chucking, finishing or tool sharpening, hands on evenings where members get a chance to turn a project either individually or as part of a group using club lathes and equipment. The club also organises a number of ‘all day’ professional turning demonstrations throughout the year in addition to gallery evenings where members can display and discuss their work. The club welcomes interest from potential members, whether experienced or beginner who are invited, (subject to an attendance fee), to attend up to three meetings before committing themselves to a membership application.