The art of woodturning has been in fine hands for more than 35 years in Mackay, with Mackay Woodturners President and Patron, Barry Porter, celebrating his 35-year Mackay Woodturners anniversary with the club’s founder, Rod Madam.
The club has evolved from humble beginnings when Rod and Barry used to hone their craft in their backyards. Now with its own club house, Mackay Woodturners is the envy of many other clubs throughout Australia with a reputation for turning out fine craftsmanship.
Reminiscing over the years Rod said, "I might have started the club, but it is the members that have kept it going."
The public are invited to Mackay Woodturners Expo on the weekend of 9 - 10 July, at Snow Wright Ct, off Beaconsfield Rd from 9am until 3pm. Entry is free.
Mackay Woodturners President Barry Porter with Mackay Woodturners founder Rod Madam and Rod’s wife Therese