Thread: Australian woodturning exhibition

First - lets talk about the photography - thanks for doing it on whatever equipment you had on hand But can you please get one of these for the next outing unless you want a Nikon, but then you're on your own

Seriously - some extremely great work there, some of which I've seen posted on these discussion groups. Very nice work

TL - better luck next year

Hi Skew,
This is what the Winners Sheet said.
Special Awards - 2011.

Best of Show ----------------------------- Keith Towe.
Best Intermediate ------------------------ John Pickles.
Best Novice ------------------------------- Herbert Betz
Best Eucalypt ----------------------------- Paul Barton
Best Acacia Open ------------------------ Andrew Potocnik
Best Eucalypt Intermediate ------------- Alan McIndoe.
Best Acacia Intermediate --------------- Bob Petts.
Best Eucalypt Novice -------------------- Ben Enthoven.
Best Acacia Novice ---------------------- Donal Kelman.
Peter Robson Award --------------------- Keith Towe.
Wood Art Open --------------------------- Paul Barton.
Wood Art Intermediate ------------------- Paul Healy.
Wood Art Novice ------------------------- Peter Oppenheim.

There was also a Student Award as well.

What about the "segmented" section? Although I know who won that!

Thanks, Issatree.

There're a few sections missing, but that's a good start. Even better to know a few of my fellow club members did well!

It feels very, very odd not so see Ken's name predominating the list!

Originally Posted by tea lady

What about the "segmented" section? Although I know who won that!

Do tell!?

Well, now that you mentioned it T.L. I also know who won the segmented section. .
Jim

Originally Posted by powderpost

Well, now that you mentioned it T.L. I also know who won the segmented section. .
Jim

So you got home alright then? Did you take any red gum with you?

Yes T.L. we got home Monday afternoon. Air lines closed today, pity we could have annoyed some people a bit longer.. . No, red gum didn't excite me at all. But then the chisels I used were not very well sharpened..
Jim

Hi Skew,
As I was told, Ken never entered ?

More images of the inspiring weekend.

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

First - lets talk about the photography - thanks for doing it on whatever equipment you had on hand But can you please get one of these for the next outing unless you want a Nikon, but then you're on your own

Seriously - some extremely great work there, some of which I've seen posted on these discussion groups. Very nice work

TL - better luck next year

I do have a Nikon (F301s) SLR but have trouble getting 100 ASA film
around this neck of the woods. Have to chase around for a week to
find any nowadays.

Allan

Originally Posted by issatree

Hi Skew,
As I was told, Ken never entered ?

Thats correct I didn't enter.
I was a member of the committee running the exhibition and was unable to get anything put in place to make judging consistent and fair for all entrants. I resigned from the committee and didn't enter this year. Since leaving I believe that some attempt has been made to improve judging standards. I will wait and see.

Even though Ken did not enter this year he showed us one of his
latest creations at the club last week. It is now on it's way overseas
and unfortunately the wood turning fraternity here will miss out on seeing it.

Get back to the front Ken!

Trust you can join in next year and display your talents
to all Aussies.

Allan