earring stand to light house

[caretaker]

I have finished the earing stand and the lady was delighted with it.
I forgot to take a picture of it, I did a second one and used poplar, not a good wood to finnish.
My next project is a light house model with a light in side, I am using contrasting wood for this.
I have been looking round for clubs on woodturning and not many in this area, may consider starting one, any tips on this?

 

[Russell]

Have you contacted the association of woodturners of Great Britain they would give you all the info you need to start a club. You could even use the Northern Federation of woodturners for insurance I know a club in Devon does. I started a club but it was through my shop so it was easy to build numbers from customers. To start a club get your local suppliers on board they may have a room or space you can use and it will be easier getting members. Also contact your council they may have space for a community based project. Once up and running you can even get grants from the council and the lottery fund for equipment etc.