
Busselton Woodturning Group hosted 150 people when they descended on the town for the bi-annual West Australian Woodturners Association weekend workshop.
The event was held at Churchill Park attended by over 110 of the States best wood turners and many aspiring wood turners.
Demonstrations of different turning and related techniques were presented by local members of the Busselton group.
The Busselton Woodturners Group would like to thank their sponsors City of Busselton, Geographe Timber and Hardware, Bunnings, Solver Paints, Woolworth's and Coles for their support in making the event successful.
These popular events are regularly held by the association which provides the opportunity for Woodturners to upgrade and learn new skills in woodturning and network amongst their peers.
There are twelve groups spread throughout the metro area and South West. Busselton Woodturners have around 35 members.
The groups meet in various venues depending on availability of premises.
Busselton Group meet regularly at their workshop located at the rear of the ArtGeo Gallery in Queen St.
The workshop is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays from around 9.30AM.
Visitors and prospective members are welcome to come and see woodturning in action and gain information about local timbers.
Woodturning is not just for the men and we have lady members as well.