Thread: Awtex 17 entries

Originally Posted by mick661

Gday i would be interested to know how many turners on here entered this year

1 Here

Jim

Me 2

Not this year. Hope to return 2018, all being well.

Have entered in the past in Novice & Intermediate and done well. Plan to get serious again.

Seeing the entries in this exhibition I would assume that to enter any items into the show they would have to be a very high quality.

Originally Posted by george mavridis

Seeing the entries in this exhibition I would assume that to enter any items into the show they would have to be a very high quality.

This is true George, the quality and artistry is magnificent, and whilst my skill level isn't there (yet *crossed fingers*) I see it as something to aspire to and work towards rather than just marvel at and strike it off my list.

I would hope (as I am sure the organisers would) people are inspired by the event rather than put it in the 'above my paygrade' box.

I assume this is why they have the 'novice' section - though that name doesn't seem to fit the skill of the works.

For me personally, I'll be getting a hold of the guidelines and rules for next year, give a piece or two a crack and if they're loungeroom mantle piece worthy I may try entering them (though I see it as a 5 year plan)

You should have a go too George - surprise yourself. I have seen a few of your pieces and love them.....the judges could too.

If you enter and get judge you will get scores which will tell you where you can improve
Design
Turning
Level of difficulty
Finish.
There is also the age old beauty is in the eye of the beholden.
Cheers Mick

Originally Posted by george mavridis

Seeing the entries in this exhibition I would assume that to enter any items into the show they would have to be a very high quality.

I used to be a member in one of the clubs that held AWTEX and spent some time on the doors.

I've seen some ratty pieces entered... and in the past have entered some that I probably shouldn't have. Everything is put on display and eligible for judging... but the judges time is limited and they won't look twice at tat.

I should say that I have won a few firsts in the appropriate Novice sections, but I've a loooong way to go before any of my pieces would be considered at the hjigher levels. (I despise finishing. It's my kryptonite...)

1 for me

So what is wrong with keeping on trying. You never know if you dont have a go

Originally Posted by mick661

So what is wrong with keeping on trying. You never know if you dont have a go

Could not agree more, I considered my stuff of inferior quality, and entered in 2010. Definitely have a go

Jim

Originally Posted by powderpost

Could not agree more, I considered my stuff of inferior quality, and entered in 2010. Definitely have a go

Jim

Hi jim, you have come a long way In 7 years mate !!
I couldn, t Imagine your work as inferior quality........

On another note " how many turners " the awtex download of
Winners has 150 names (some are multi winners )
I have only seen a few photos ?
I do wonder what others have produced , what they look like ? Etc ......
Anyone else have any piccies ?
Sorry mick didn, t mean to hijack your thread ...

Photos will be on the site when the dvd comes out i assume. When i get some time i will post some of the pics my boy took.
Cheers Mick

So only three members of this forum entered this year i am surprised at that result