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Written by Hugh Spencer
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Tuesday, 15 July 2008 15:20 |
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The purpose of this, the official Association of Polelathe Turners & Greenwood Workers web site, is to promote green woodworking and all its associated crafts so that once again the woodlands of the world are nurtured and valued as a source of employment and enjoyment. The Association of Polelathe Turners and Greenwood Workers was created in 1990 by a group of a dozen like minded individuals who wanted to rescue the art of polelathe turning and greenwood working from obscurity. The organisation has a global membership of over 500. Printable Joining Leaflet
At present we don't have an online joining facility due to the rules surrounding our server hosting, however we are looking at setting up a paypal account. Local groups meet informally and can regularly be found in several places. Some have their own news pages on this site. If you are looking for bodgers local to you try posting a request on the Ask and Answer bulletin board. Or take a look at the list of local Local Groups. The Ask and Answer bulletin board is a goldmine of information about greenwood working with experts from around the world contributing excellent answers to questions posed and loads more besides. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 December 2008 16:17 |
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Written by Hugh Spencer
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Sunday, 31 August 2008 03:14 |
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Local groups are the rising stars of the association, bringing together members and introducing new people to the crafts and skills of the green woodworker.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 15:49 |
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Written by Hugh Spencer
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Sunday, 31 August 2008 04:28 |
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A large number of APT & GW members can be hired to provide demonstrations at shows and fairs. Details are for guidance only. All enquiries should be directed to the demonstrator concerned.
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Last Updated on Friday, 15 January 2010 09:40 |
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Written by Hugh Spencer
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Wednesday, 10 September 2008 21:20 |
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If you have events for 2010 please drop me a line or use the Ask & Answer bulletin board to advertise your event.
Mastercrafts on BBC 2 (press release from BBC)
Monty Don presents Mastercrafts, celebrating six of the traditional crafts that helped build the nation and its heritage, ranging from thatching to stonemasonry.
A huge fan of traditional crafts, Monty keeps a watchful eye on three hopefuls who are passionate about learning these trades. They are put through their paces by the country's leading practitioners of wood craft, metal work, thatching, stone masonry, weaving and stained glass. After six weeks of training and hard labour, their work and achievements are judged by experts in their field to see who has best mastered the craft.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 15:33 |
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Written by Hugh Spencer
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Tuesday, 18 August 2009 19:04 |
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Edd Terran's company www.shs-filmstudios.co.uk has secured the services of Dick Strawbridge of 'Its Not Easy Being Green and Scrapheap Challenge' to act as anchorman on some 30 minute films aimed at making the wider community aware of the joy of re-discovering creative skills used in traditional crafts. The stars? Our very own Eric Rogers, Sue Holden and Will Wall doing what they do best. Eric has written an article for the Gazette and the first DVD will be available from Amazon on the 23rd of October 2009 for £11.48 including VAT. Free postage in the UK
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 October 2009 19:23 |
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