Thread: Australian woodturning exhibition

Originally Posted by Ray153

That would be Ken Wraight, and he does seem to have way too much time on his hands. Technically brilliant but doesn't seem to be my idea of wood turning to be honest, it is more sculpture or model making to me. He pretty much wins awards every year and there is a theory that he has made competition impossible in some ways. But the flip side of that is that he brings a greater desire and level of skill to others work.

He has 5 pieces entered this year, I prefer his identical pair entry more, a pair of lidded boxes titled "Sting Rays" in Red Mallee Burl and Ancient Red Gum, again technically brilliant but more my idea of turned wood.

I'm glad you liked the Sting Rays.

Ken, welcome to the forum. Don't get me wrong, I admired all your entries and have done so in previous years as well, Cindarella's Coach is a remarkable piece and i would hate to think how many "test" pieces were needed or how many hours it took from first thoughts to completion. It just isn't to my taste.

Now the stingrays, perfectly graceful and would love to be able to make such pieces. I guess a practicuum on the pieces would be giving away the trade secrets huh?

Ray

G`day there are no secrets just ask the right questions and MOST will be revealed he is very easy to talk to and freely gives his opinion like it or not.
Mick

Originally Posted by powderpost

Seems like I got lucky, two of my laminated bowls or hollow forms got an equal first in their category and one of the two laminated platters tied for a first in that category.... You think I am a bit chuffed????
Jim

x3

Originally Posted by KenW

I'm glad you liked the Sting Rays.

Hello Ken W. Welcome. We kneed more members who know what they are doing.

Originally Posted by mick61

G`day there are no secrets just ask the right questions and MOST will be revealed he is very easy to talk to and freely gives his opinion like it or not.
Mick

Should fit right in then.

G`day I mean that in a good way about Ken.Well done to all the formites who entered and a big to those who did well.
Mick

The last piece in 's sequence of pics was just gobsmacking. I'm normally unmoved by the pierced painted pokered parade of precious pieces but in this one the technique served rather than overwhelmed the creative statement.

Originally Posted by mick61

G`day I mean that in a good way about Ken.Well done to all the formites who entered and a big to those who did well.
Mick

I know. I do too.

Originally Posted by KenW

I'm glad you liked the Sting Rays.

Welcome to the forums Ken - (not before time I might add).

We at Northern Woodturners greatly appreciate your assistance
with our endeavours and trust that Forumites reap the benefits
too.

Allan

I agree rsser & Tea Lady! That piece is something else!! That is something that I would like to aspire to.
Does anyone know if they will be displaying the entries on the web this year???

As far as I know they will be. There was a professional photographer there the other day.

Originally Posted by

As far as I know they will be. There was a professional photographer there the other day.

Thanks !

Originally Posted by powderpost

Seems like I got lucky, two of my laminated bowls or hollow forms got an equal first in their category and one of the two laminated platters tied for a first in that category.... You think I am a bit chuffed????
Jim

Was there this arvo to check it all out. No luck involved PP. Very nice pieces. I see they also sold quite well. That will save on return postage won't it?

That coach thing was a lot smaller in reality, and a lot nicer. Very dainty, and princess like. Not ugly in the slightest. :eatmyhat:

G`day Russell there will be a disc available of all winning entries 1st 2nd 3rd in each catagory plus some unlucky entries aswell. I will let you know when they are available should be about a months time.
Mick

P.S The platter by jack de vos is awsome as rsser said all the decoration worked with that piece.

I entered this exhibition for the first time,so my entries were in the novice section, they included a laminated buildup, a bowl, and a platter.
They won 4 firsts and a 2nd including best Acacia, and best novice, another woody said ( I'm chuffed ).
Credits must go to the organisers of the exhibition ,the woodies for the quantity and quality of work displayed and the businesses who donated a huge amount of items for prizes.
thank you Whitehorse Woodturners Inc, made my day John.