Dan Tarrent Gallery

Thursday Evening Demo 18th June 2026
An Evening with Dan proved interesting, seemingly simple work expertly executed
Oval Handle
Dan started the evening with demonstrating an oval handle
oval handle
Moving the tailstock end of the piece between 3 points all in a line allowed Mark to show how an oval handle was produced
oval handle
just to show the finshed shape
Small bud vase
Mark then moved on to produce a small bud vase
Small bud vase
Shaping the top
small bud vase
and detailing the body of the vase, prior to sanding and cleaning up the base
Small bud vase
And he fnished item
Light Pull
Mark lastly demonstrated a light pull, discussing grits and how fine we should sand and finishing techniques