The future demo schedule can now be seen on the Upcoming Demonstrations page.
This Month's Woodturners of Olympia Meeting
Neil Turner
Making a sea urchin box
Tuesday May 14th from 6:45 to 9:00 pm
In-person and Zoom meeting this month
In-person and Zoom meeting this month
Growing up on the family farm in the wheatbelt, a young Neil Turner turned to woodturning as a creative outlet from the harsh realities of farm work. Confronted daily by sparse rainfall, soil erosion, wind, and fire – the elements were always in the back of his mind.
Using materials sourced from the farm, Neil began to explore the complexities of these same elements in his creative practice. Now with an established career, he has been granted opportunities to work all over the globe. No matter where he finds himself, he maintains a deep respect for all the natural elements that have shaped his materials.
Neil’s work has been showcased throughout Australian and international galleries, winning him fans worldwide. His incredible sculptures can be found in public galleries and private collections, where he is often requested for commissioned work. Most importantly, he has collected a myriad of incredible stories, and incredible friends, he holds dear to his heart.
Using materials sourced from the farm, Neil began to explore the complexities of these same elements in his creative practice. Now with an established career, he has been granted opportunities to work all over the globe. No matter where he finds himself, he maintains a deep respect for all the natural elements that have shaped his materials.
Neil’s work has been showcased throughout Australian and international galleries, winning him fans worldwide. His incredible sculptures can be found in public galleries and private collections, where he is often requested for commissioned work. Most importantly, he has collected a myriad of incredible stories, and incredible friends, he holds dear to his heart.