Turning it on in schools!

If you thought that woodturning was an art of yesteryear, think again.  Just as canvas plimsolls have made a comeback in the world of fashion, the art of woodturning has made somewhat of a similar renaissance in the craft world and indeed into education.  Eugene Grimley and Tom McCosh have been busy over the last couple of weeks providing a number of demonstrations to various schools in the SELB. This is a programme that has been re-run due to popular demand and as previous the Ulster Chapter of the woodturners guild are offering a number of free workshop places for 1 pupil in each school that they have worked in.  These workshops will take place on Saturday the 25th September in Armagh City Hotel.  The exhibition is open to the public and is a must for anyone interested in working with wood. Click here for further information if you are interested in turning in an appearance - and don't forget to wear your plimsolls!

Circular saw/ Bandsaw training

We have been very busy over the summer months getting organised for the new term, and in particular in relation to Health and Safety courses.  As a result we are able to offer the following H&S training:

• Circular saw/Bandsaw full 2 day course: Monday the 27th and Tuesday 28th September
• Circular saw/Bandsaw refresher training (Wadkin saws only): Wednesday the 29th September
• Circular saw/Bandsaw refresher training  (Felder saws only): Wednesday 6th or Thursday 7th October

If you would like to book a place on either of these courses please contact patricia.curran@selb.org.