Craft Master

Wood Turning (1x4)

Air date: Sep 27, 2011

Glenn Lucas, reputably one of the fastest bowl turners in the world, gave a master class in wood over seven days from his County Carlow studio. The apprentices had to come up with their own design and then went to a local tree surgeon’s yard to select the wood for their end piece from naturally fallen timber. The Apprentices: Name: Chris Lawlor Profession: Cabinet Maker From: Dublin Profile: Chris is a quietly confident 25-year-old from Lucan who fell in love with wood eight years ago when his training as an apprentice cabinetmaker began. He has given demonstrations in wood turning to a number of wood turning guilds around the country and is often met with confusion over whether or not he is taking the class or giving the class. Name: Irene Christie Profession: Works in the Irish Legal System From: Antrim/Kildare Profile: One of only a handful of female wood turners, Irene describes herself as a Minnie Minx and is at times her own worst critic which drives her closer to perfection every time she turns wood. Name: Richard Auler Profession: Organic Farmer From: Germany/Tipperary Profile: An organic farmer originally from Germany, Richard is keen to fly the flag not only for the over 60s but also for the use of timber as a renewable raw material.