About Us
Formerly The Ulster Chapter of The Irish Woodturner’s Guild
There are numerous woodturning clubs throughout the island of Ireland which are called Chapters who are members of the overarching body, The Irish Woodturners’ Guild (IWG)…of which we are members (former). Formed in 1992, Ulster Woodturning (formerly Ulster Chapter), has been committed to the promotion of woodturning within the counties of Northern Ireland. Meeting on every 2nd Saturday of the month there is usually a visiting demonstrator, some ‘shared skills participation’ and a competition for members for beginners & ‘the more experienced’ - more information can be found on the Events page. Members also participate regularly in outside events, promoting their skills & shared knowledge. We hope to have a library of resources in due course, our locally produced monthly ‘Shavings’ newsletter is already available here. The newly created Facebook (opens in a new window), page is a private group, should you wish to join, you can submit a request from the page. Ulster Woodturning set up in January 2020 was formerly known as the Ulster Chapter of the Irish Woodturners’ Guild (IWG) which was set up in 1992. We are now an independant group from 9th April 2022. We have monthly meetings (2 nd Saturday of the month except July and August) where we usually have a visiting demonstrator to help broaden our skills. Each month we also run a competition, on two levels, and, again, the purpose is to improve the skills of the members. Following each monthly demo we have “Shavings”, our own newsletter which is emailed to all members and is available here (opens in a new window), page.A Brief history of Woodturning in Ireland
The Irish Woodturners’ Guild (IWG) was formed in 1983 following a very successful seminar in 1982. It was to be the world’s first woodturning group. Initially, it was a single all-island group but as numbers grew it was decided to form ‘branches’ but when the Dublin branch was formed in 1990 they called themselves a Chapter as was the norm in the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) which was founded in 1986. There are 20 Chapters in the IWG spread right across the island of Ireland and members are free to attend any Chapter providing they have space available. The Ulster Chapter was set up in 1992 and has remained one of the biggest Chapters in the IWG. Meetings were originally held in Antrim Grammar School and Parkhall School in Antrim but in 2006 the Ulster Chapter was offered a permanent venue at The Wood Shed in Templepatrick, here a venue which is envied by most other woodturning clubs throughout the world.
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This is who we are
1992
Year in which we started
The year in which we were established. Reformed April 2022.xxx
Successful
Projects
The number of projects, events, demonstrations & activities we have been involved in.xx
Awards
The number of awards, recognitions & memorable achievements by our members.63
Members
The number of current paid up members.Our Committee
Joe
Chairman
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Development
How we aim to continuously develop
International Experience
The world of Woodturning.
Awards
From within our members.
John
Secretary
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Fred
Treasurer
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With the additional Committee members…& others who provide support and guidance to the group
About Us
Formerly The Ulster Chapter of The Irish Woodturner’s Guild
There are numerous woodturning clubs throughout the island of Ireland which are called Chapters who are members of the overarching body, The Irish Woodturners’ Guild (IWG)…of which we are members (former). Formed in 1992, Ulster Woodturning (formerly Ulster Chapter), has been committed to the promotion of woodturning within the counties of Northern Ireland. Meeting on every 2nd Saturday of the month there is usually a visiting demonstrator, some ‘shared skills participation’ and a competition for members for beginners & ‘the more experienced’ - more information can be found on the Events page. Members also participate regularly in outside events, promoting their skills & shared knowledge. We hope to have a library of resources in due course, our locally produced monthly ‘Shavings’ newsletter is already available here. The newly created Facebook (opens in a new window), page is a private group, should you wish to join, you can submit a request from the page. Ulster Woodturning set up in January 2020 was formerly known as the Ulster Chapter of the Irish Woodturners’ Guild (IWG) which was set up in 1992. We are now an independant group from 9th April 2022. We have monthly meetings (2 nd Saturday of the month except July and August) where we usually have a visiting demonstrator to help broaden our skills. Each month we also run a competition, on two levels, and, again, the purpose is to improve the skills of the members. Following each monthly demo we have “Shavings”, our own newsletter which is emailed to all members and is available here (opens in a new window), page.A Brief history of Woodturning in Ireland
The Irish Woodturners’ Guild (IWG) was formed in 1983 following a very successful seminar in 1982. It was to be the world’s first woodturning group. Initially, it was a single all- island group but as numbers grew it was decided to form ‘branches’ but when the Dublin branch was formed in 1990 they called themselves a Chapter as was the norm in the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) which was founded in 1986. There are 20 Chapters in the IWG spread right across the island of Ireland and members are free to attend any Chapter providing they have space available. The Ulster Chapter was set up in 1992 and has remained one of the biggest Chapters in the IWG. Meetings were originally held in Antrim Grammar School and Parkhall School in Antrim but in 2006 the Ulster Chapter was offered a permanent venue at The Wood Shed in Templepatrick, here a venue which is envied by most other woodturning clubs throughout the world.Our Committee
Joe
Chairman
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minim sit id veniam laboris anim ut. Irure sunt sed
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John
Secretary
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minim sit id veniam laboris anim ut. Irure sunt sed
adipisicing.
Fred
Treasurer
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adipisicing.
This is who we are
1992
Year in which we started
The year in which we were established. Reformed April 2022.xxx
Successful
Projects
The number of projects, events, demonstrations & activities we have been involved in.xx
Awards
The number of awards, recognitions & memorable achievements by our members.63
Members
The number of current paid up members.
Development
How we aim to continuously develop
International Experience
The world of Woodturning.
Awards
From within our members.
With the additional Committee members…& others who provide support and guidance to the guild
markymcg2022
About Us
Formerly The Ulster Chapter of
The Irish Woodturner’s Guild
There are numerous woodturning clubs throughout the island of Ireland which are called Chapters who are members of the overarching body, The Irish Woodturners’ Guild (IWG)…of which we are members (former). Formed in 1992, Ulster Woodturning (formerly Ulster Chapter), has been committed to the promotion of woodturning within the counties of Northern Ireland. Meeting on every 2nd Saturday of the month there is usually a visiting demonstrator, some ‘shared skills participation’ and a competition for members for beginners & ‘the more experienced’ - more information can be found on the Events page. Members also participate regularly in outside events, promoting their skills & shared knowledge. We hope to have a library of resources in due course, our locally produced monthly ‘Shavings’ newsletter is already available here. The newly created Facebook (opens in a new window), page is a private group, should you wish to join, you can submit a request from the page. Ulster Woodturning set up in January 2020 was formerly known as the Ulster Chapter of the Irish Woodturners’ Guild (IWG) which was set up in 1992. We are now an independant group from 9th April 2022. We have monthly meetings (2 nd Saturday of the month except July and August) where we usually have a visiting demonstrator to help broaden our skills. Each month we also run a competition, on two levels, and, again, the purpose is to improve the skills of the members. Following each monthly demo we have “Shavings”, our own newsletter which is emailed to all members and is available here (opens in a new window), page.A Brief history of
Woodturning in Ireland
The Irish Woodturners’ Guild (IWG) was formed in 1983 following a very successful seminar in 1982. It was to be the world’s first woodturning group. Initially, it was a single all- island group but as numbers grew it was decided to form ‘branches’ but when the Dublin branch was formed in 1990 they called themselves a Chapter as was the norm in the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) which was founded in 1986. There are 20 Chapters in the IWG spread right across the island of Ireland and members are free to attend any Chapter providing they have space available. The Ulster Chapter was set up in 1992 and has remained one of the biggest Chapters in the IWG. Meetings were originally held in Antrim Grammar School and Parkhall School in Antrim but in 2006 the Ulster Chapter was offered a permanent venue at The Wood Shed in Templepatrick, here a venue which is envied by most other woodturning clubs throughout the world.This is who we are
Our Committee
Joe
Chairman
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nisi mollit minim sit id veniam laboris anim ut.
Irure sunt sed adipisicing.
John
Secretary
Anim officia duis exercitation aliqua laboris
nisi mollit minim sit id veniam laboris anim ut.
Irure sunt sed adipisicing.
Fred
Treasurer
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nisi mollit minim sit id veniam laboris anim ut.
Irure sunt sed adipisicing.
This is who we are
1992
Year in which we started
The year in which we were established. Reformed April 2022.xxx
Successful
Projects
The number of projects, events, demonstrations & activities we have been involved in.xx
Awards
The number of awards, recognitions & memorable achievements by our members.63
Members
The number of current paid up members.
Development
How we intend to continuously develop
World of Woodturning
More information to follow on this.
With the additional Committee members…& others who provide support and
guidance to the guild
markymcg2022
