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The purpose of this website is to provide you with some basic information about the club – when and where we meet, what meetings are like, details about membership and other club activities. It’s not meant to be a gallery of resources about woodturning, simply an introduction to the club.​

2026 marks the Club’s 25th Anniversary — a proud milestone reflecting 25 years of friendship, learning, and craftsmanship. We have been honoured to remain affiliated with the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain throughout our journey. (AWGB).

From the very beginning, our roots have been set in the heart of the Midlands, in the “Black Country”, a region forged by industry and rich in history.

For a flavour of its early days, follow the link, you may find it interesting:- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Country

The club’s home is located at Dudley College, a super venue with easy disability access and plenty of free parking. “Club Nights” are usually held on the third Thursday of the month. 6 pm to 9 pm. (see events page for full details).

Since the start of the 2020 pandemic, the club has had to rethink and redefine how it pilots the future. We now embrace technology as best we can, mixed with good old hands-on learning. We were able to remain open throughout the Pandemic period by hosting across the Zoom platform. However, we are delighted to state that since October 2021, we have been open at Dudley College.

We host a variety of meeting types, informal online monthly “Chinwags” via Zoom, plus monthly club night events, made up of Hands-on, Club turner or professional demos.

All are welcome, from those thinking of taking up this fabulous hobby to those already giving it a go; you will meet and enjoy the company of a friendly bunch of folk, sharing your venture to learn more about this historic craft.

If you are interested, contact us via the website or simply come along and see what goes on. Details of the costs involved are shown on the  Mission Tag “Joining the Club”, as well as Organisation & Documents, where you will find our policies on Safeguarding & Health & Safety matters

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Sedgley Garden Club Flower Show – Saturday 16th August 2025

The Black Country Woodturners were once again delighted to be invited to take part in the Sedgley Garden Club’s annual Flower Show. Held at the Sedgley Community Centre, the event proved to be another fantastic day for the local community.

Our members set up a display of turned pieces for sale, which attracted plenty of interest from visitors throughout the day. As always, it was a pleasure to share our passion for woodturning with both familiar faces and those discovering the craft for the first time.

The show was a great success, raising an impressive amount of money in support of Mary Stevens Hospice, our chosen charity. We are proud to have played a small part in supporting such a worthy cause.

A big thank-you goes to Sedgley Garden Club for inviting us again this year, and to all of our members who helped make the day so enjoyable.

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August 2025 – The Monthly “Give it a Go”

This month’s submissions for The Monthly “Give it a Go” Zoom meeting. The theme will be Any Project incorporating Off Centre” work + any other items made by members this month

Next month’s Chinwag & Monthly “Give it a Go” Zoom meeting is on Tuesday, 5th of August 2025. The theme will be – Freestyle Hollow Form Pot / Vase + any other items made by members this month

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Black Country Wood Turners exhibits at the Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Over the next few months (July 2025 – October 2025), the Black Country Woodturners are proud to be part of the “Come As You Really Are” exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

Presented by Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Artangel, an award-winning artist (and Spider-Man enthusiast!) Hetain Patel

Come As You Really Are showcases hundreds of objects created or collected by hobbyists from across the Midlands and beyond. Alongside a brand-new film by Patel, the exhibition celebrates the creativity and individuality of people who dedicate their valuable time to pursuing passions outside of consumer-driven culture.

On display are unique handcrafted works loaned by hobbyists in diverse disciplines: knitters and needleworkers, woodturners and model makers, potters, painters and illustrators, costume and cosplay creators, model engineers, origami artists, and many more. You’ll also find fascinating collections – from vintage football programmes, kitchenalia, milk bottles, painted eggs, gnomes, and stones, to comics, action figures, and toys including Goo Jit Zu, Transformers, He-Man, and dollhouses!

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July 2025 – The Monthly “Give it a Go”

This month’s submissions for The Monthly “Give it a Go” Zoom meeting. The theme will be Any Project incorporating Some / All Segment Turning + any other items made by members this month

Next month’s Chinwag & Monthly “Give it a Go” Zoom meeting is on Tuesday, 5th of August 2025. The theme will be – Any Project incorporating Off Centre” work + any other items made by members this month