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Nelson information on accommodation, restaurants, maps, the Abel Tasman, and New Zealand tourist information. Visit our Redwood Valley Turnery page on the Harlequin Guide.
The National Association of Woodturners was founded in the mid eighties by a small group of hobby woodturners. They was aware that there were hundreds of aspiring woodturners in every corner of New Zealand trying to teach themselves the basics, often with very mixed results. Clearly there was a need to bring people together to share their skills and experiences.
Mike Peckham's Salt and Pepper shakers are whizzing out of 6 retail outlets currently and he cannot keep up with demand. These premium handcrafted Nelson products retail from over $70 a pair with a choice of 1, 2, 3 and 4 ring patterns.
Wooden gifts beautifully crafted from New Zealand timbers, by Ron Lindsay, Nelson, New Zealand.
A Philadelphia-based not-for-profit international arts institution, gallery and resource center.
Most of John's work is made from reclaimed wood - wood that would otherwise have ended up in a fire sowewhere or in the dump in some cases. John is presently using a General 18" diameter electronic control lathe. There is a review of this lathe on his site.
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Delight all your senses as you experience the best of Nelson's arts community. You will find unmatched diversity in both crativity and scenery. Be inspired by a region where people have gathered the raw materials to make beautiful creations for centuries. The vibrant Nelson region, with a population of 87,000, is home to literally hundreds of artists and craftspeople. Join us for a tour to delight and impress with arts and crafts at every turn.
Doug has been a member of "The Nelson Districts Woodturning Club, Inc" for 10 years now which he enjoys. The current membership stands at 55, with monthly meetings at their own clubrooms in Nelson city. They have visiting demonstrators in from time to time along with display weekends when the members show their work and demonstrate to the general public. For more information, please
email Chris Burton, Secretary
50 Sovereign Street, Nelson - 548.1588
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