%20.png)
Welcome to the Register
of Professional Turners
Who are We?
Founded in 1978, the Register of Professional Turners comprises of skilled woodturning artists who have a professional approach and are craftspeople to trust. All members have undergone a rigorous assessment before being accepted on to the roll of the Register.
H​ere you will find a woodturner who will be able to carry out your request whether it be crafting gorgeous stair-spindles, creating a piece of sumptuous artwork, or teaching and demonstrating the craft.
Our list of members will help you identify a woodturner by their specialisms , services and location. It provides career outlines with many of our members providing a gallery of previous work to give you an indication of their individual details, skills, expertise and innovation on offer.
​
Please do not hesitate to make contact with any of those listed – you will be assured of a warm and helpful welcome.
Upcoming Woodturning Events
If you are looking to attend an event where you can potentially meet or watch some of our Registrants demonstrate, then check out the links below.
Please note that the RPT does not host events, but our members do regularly attend both independent events and those organised by our fellow organisations - the Worshipful Company of Turners, The Association of Woodturners of Great Britain (AWGB), the Society of Ornamental Turners (SOT) and the Association of Pole-Lathe Turners and Green Woodworkers (APT&GW).
North of England Woodworking & Power Tool Show - 'Harrogate Show'
14th-15th November 2025
Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate
The largest annual woodworking and tool show left in the country. Come along to watch demonstrators and exhibitors share their wealth of knowledge whilst browsing trade stands and catching up with familiar faces. A great opportunity to stock up on goodies ready for the festive period!
​
The Harrogate Show runs alongside the Harrogate Christmas Market so it's worth making a weekend trip away to experience them both!
Wizardry in Wood
28-31 October 2025
Plaisterers' Hall, London
A wonderful event which showcases work from a select number of top UK woodturners, in addition to galleries from the Register of Professional Turners; the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain; the Society of Ornamental Turners and the Pole Lathe Turners.
​
Wizardry in Wood also hosts various competitions which are worth both entering and viewing alike, as well as featuring live demonstrations throughout the event.
​
