Watcha ya doin in Dooen this time? Australia Day weekend 2019
Jerilderie Jaunt and Watcha Dooen at Dooen? This is my 6th anniversary and we are shaking things up a little bit. I may be responsible for all cooking ... shock horror.
Sat 26 Jan
Sun27 Jan
Mon28 Jan
Following on from last year, something different. On the Saturday of that the GTG I have opened it up to home educated (home schoolers as some may call them) children. The intent here is for each child to be able to do a short project ranging between 30 - 90 minutes. Kids will range from 5 to their teens. At this stage I have had expressions of interest for more than 40 kids over the period of the day
Your help ... if you are willing to work with a child for a project that would be greatly appreciated. This is a fine oppurtunity to introduce a new generation to the wonders of woodwork. I would ask if possible for those that are willing could you bring what is needed to do projects with 5 to 10 children. If you need to reimbursed cost of materials we can make that known to the parents what each project will cost for materials. You are welcome and invited to bring your own tools and projects. If you do not wish to do a project with a younger person that is fine, you are still welcome for all three days.
If you are unable to assist with a project but happy to work with a young person I will try and some spa projects available.
As usual the rest of the time will be a make up demonstrations and the regular banter. Bring your family too.
That places it a little over 400 km w / sw of the Jerilderie for those who came when it was there.
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It is about 1/2 way between Adelaide and Melbourne on the northern edge of Horsham.
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Not for the faint hearted, the property is still a little rough (though I do have some real grass and it is green) when it comes to living quarters.
There is a shed and will be at least 4 lathes on hand to use. The shed has changed from below.
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For anyone who wants to rough it there is plenty of room for a swag, tent or caravan.
If you want to or can demonstrate anything over the event please let me know either on here or by PM
What will be
show and tell
Buy, swap, sell & give away
A yarn or three
Food, food and more food
Oppurtunity to use or learn on a lathe
Demo's and Lessons
Plans are to have a morning and afternoon demonstration Sunday and Monday. This is seperate to crafting demo's which may appeal mainly to the women.
I hope to have the following same as last year in general terms though specifics may change
1) Production Turning
2) Finishing
3) Box making Incra Jig.
4) Thread Chasing ... has anyone had a go in the year that has lapsed?
Open to other suggestions here above and below
What to bring
Anything for the above
A chair
A wood working project/s to do or show off
Metal working as well if so inclined
Areo guard and a hat
Some of your work
Accommodation
links copied from last year, hopefully still work
Horsham will provide the greatest range and closest accommodation for those who do not wish to rough it. This is a wotif link but feel free to look up locations by other means
https://www.wotif.com/Hotel-Search#d...ria,+Australia
Any demos or workshops are more than welcome as would be a lesson on how to use a mill or metal lathe.
Please let us know your level of interest in attending.
Food Similar to last year
Friday night there will be a BBQ for whoever is there was a pleasant evening last year I think we had close to a dozen.
Breakfast
Cereal
Toast
Bacon & Eggs
Baked beans
Lunch
Sandwiches
Rolls
Pies and Pasties
Hot Dogs
Tea
BBQ
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Someone had mentioned they might do fish and chips one evening?
Drinks
Tea
Coffee
Water
Juice
Soft Drink
You are welcome to bring alchol, please drink in moderation and not if you will be using tools
There is a pub virtually next door for any who want to go and get a couner meal (at your own expense). Not encouraging a booze up but likely will be a drink or two in the evening for any who BYO
If you have special dietary needs you can bring your own or let me know and if I can I will accommodate.
If you want to bring anything to contribute to the supplies you are welcome to do so. As some are travelling some distance this is by no means expected.
Life has a way of throwing all sorts of challnges at us. If you cant afford to contribute finacially or with provisions dont be put off, come anyway.
For those who want to donate a few $$ there will be a tin or jar somewhere. I dont need to know who did or didn't donate or how much. Just come and have a good time.
So far I have never been much out of pocket thanks to the generosity of those who do choose to support the event.
Looking forward to another great weekend .
Smoking, I am not a smoker but others are. As for previous years please be mindful of your butts. The big one here is with kids around can we be mindful to avoid smoking around them while we doing a project with them
Dave TTC
The Turning Cowboy
Turning Wood Into Art
Watcha ya doin in Dooen this time? Australia Day weekend 2019
I’ll be there with my dad and I’ll be helping other kids make a toy house. Looking forward to the green grass...
