Pete Osborn  RPT  Woodturner

What people have said                     

'We had 25 members at the demo and all would like to see Pete again. He made and demonstrated things we could all have a go at.'

Border Woodturners - September 2010

 

'We always find Pete to be exceptional 'value for money'. He is very articulate and goes down well with all the members.'

West Cumbria Woodturners -December 2010

 

'Well prepared, well organised, well presented. We look forward to another visit.'

Teesside Woodturners - September 2011

 

'This was Pete's third visit to the club and hopefully not his last. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.'

Furness Woodturners -November 2011

 

'A very well thought out demonstration. Designed around a theme but with plenty of  variety and tips for novice and advanced turners. Good delivery style, friendly & approachable. Excellent value for money.'

Northumbria Woodturners Association - January 2012

 

'Pete was very relaxed and comfortable in front of an audience. His previous long experience as a schoolteacher was evident.'

Blackburn with Darwen Woodturning Club - April 2012

 

'Peter turned a Coffee Pot, demonstrating various techniques & tools, giving many useful tips on how to avoid pitfalls. He is an accomplished demonstrator with a career as a Handicraft Teacher clearly an asset in keeping the audience's interest & attention.'

East Yorkshire Woodturners - November 2013

 

' I would like once again to say thank you for a good and enjoyable demo you did for us  on Sunday and hope to see you again in the future.'

North Yorkshire Woodworking Club - March 2014

 

'I want to thank you for the excellent demo you did for us on the 13th March I know the members thoroughly enjoyed it. You pack a lot into your demo with plenty of information and tips.'

Huddersfield Woodturners - March 2014

 

'We had an excellent demo from Peter Osborn on Monday night, who showed us how to replace the stem on a wine glass with a much more impressive creation in everyone's favourite medium - Wood!'.

Wigan Woodcrafts - August 2014

 

'Simple but gave us something to think about'

North Yorkshire Woodworkers - January 2015

 

'Something for everyone in Demo. using tools found in everyone's workshop.'

Wear Valley Woodturners - March 2015

 

'Thanks for coming across last night and giving us an excellent demonstration. It is nice to see something different for a change'

Teesside Woodturners - May 2015

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'Nice hands on presentation'

Red Rose Woodturners - August 2015

 

'Members thought it was excellent that Pete had brought ready printed sheets about how to make the item he made.'

Blackburn & Darwen Woodturnering Club - February 2016

 

'Enjoyed by all the members.'

Wigan Woodcraft - March 2016

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'This was the second time Pete had demonstrated at our club & we're sure he will feature on our future programme'

East Yorkshire Woodturners - April 2016

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'Good demo - well paced & well judged for the audience. Most members enjoyed it a lot - covered some good new ground with good appreciation of sound safety practices plus how to put them over to others'

Gwynedd Woodturners - December 2016

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'I just wanted to say, thank you, for today. I enjoyed your demonstration. It was interesting, illuminating and entertaining.'

Cumbria Woodturners Association Member - May 2017

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'I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Talked through clearly at just the right pace and totally inspiring'

Wigan Woodcraft Member - October 2017

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'An excellent demonstration. The only fault, which was minor, was that he ran over slightly. This was virtually impossible, with what he covered, to have been avoided. Inspirational.'

Red Rose Woodturning Club - February 2018

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'A well attended & enjoyable demo with good feedback from members'

East Yorkshire Woodturners - April 2018

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'As a time served teacher, Pete's demonstration was well planned & executed'

Ryedale Woodturners - April 2018

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'Very,very pleased and would invite him back again'

Pendle Woodturners & Carvers - October 2018

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'Good demonstrator'

Blackburn with Darwen Woodturners - March 2019

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'Peter was articulate and clear in relation to safety and work processes'

Galloway Woodturners - April 2019

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'It was a good day with lots of questions answered'

Scottish Borders woodturners - May 2019

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'He treated us to an inspiring demonstration of his superb skills & artistry'

North Lincolnshire Woodturners - October 2021

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'Thank you for an enjoyable and instructive demonstration'

Northumbria Woodturners - March 2022

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