There is live in accommodation available on site for all those who wish to attend. Two types of registration are being offered, one for those requiring accommodation and the other for those who live locally and would like to attend on a daily basis.

*REGISTRATION* cost is from $395.00, with a concession for accompanied
spouses and students. Please visit the Registration Forms page for more information.

This symposium will give anyone who is interested in the ancient craft of woodturning, the opportunity to participate and learn differing skills and techniques and to further their interest in the craft.

With the emphasis on education, there will be several different sections to the symposium, each offering an opportunity to either observe or participate in, but most importantly to learn the different skills that will be on show.

Demonstrations will be held in several lecture type rooms, each session being of 90 minutes duration. There will be four sessions in each room, on the Thursday, Friday & Saturday with two on the Sunday. Each demonstrator is expected to give a minimum of five rotations during the symposium. There will be time for informal type sessions after dinner for those wishing to attend.

The HANDS– ON programmes will be headed by experienced Australian turner Tim Skilton. These programmes will consist of three different sections.

The YOUTH programme is being offered to give youth both male & female between the ages of 10yrs to 17yrs the opportunity to learn a new skill. Each class will consist of 10 students in each class with a total of four classes being offered over the period of the symposium. Each youth who participates will have the opportunity to go into the draw to win a complete starter kit in woodturning. (See separate registration form)

“COME & TRY” programme is being offered to anyone other than the youth to come along and try woodturning for the first time. This programme is basically for those who have always wanted to give woodturning a go but have not had the opportunity to do so. There will be limited numbers in these classes so please book early. (See separate registration form)

HANDS–ON: This programme will give all registered attendees an opportunity to fine tune their skills, with their favorite presenter. Some of the presenters who use special techniques will be on hand to give assistance to those who wish to give it a try. Numbers to these classes will be limited so book early. Some time will be set aside on the Sunday morning if there is a greater demand for these classes. (See separate registration form)

TRADE SHOW: A trade section is to be set up adjacent to the symposium. This area will be open from 9.00am to 5.00pm on Thursday 15th & Friday 16th July and from 9.00am to 3.00pm on Saturday 17th July 2010. This will give attendees the opportunity to inspect and purchase the latest equipment and accessories that is available for woodturning. A full list of exhibitors will be posted closer to the symposium.

AUSTRALIAN PENMAKERS MUSTER: On Wednesday evening 14th July the first Australian Penmakers Muster will commence with a barbque dinner followed by pen making demonstrations on the latest techniques and equipment. A seperate registration is required for anyone wishing to attend these sessions. More information is available on the Pen Muster web site at www.addictivepens.com.au

EXHIBITION: Each registered attendee is invited to submit up to five pieces of their turned works for inclusion in this exhibition. The exhibition will be open from 9.00am to 5.00pm on Thursday 15th July to Saturday 17th July 2010.

This exhibition and the trade show will also be open to the public for a GOLD COIN donation with the profits going to the ROYAL FLYING DOCTORS SERVICE.