Wonders of timber on show
From the Spring 2008 edition of Bush Telegraph Magazine.
Woodworker Chelsea Gordon with Forests NSW chief executive, Nick Roberts, with Chelsea’s prize winning blanket box. Photo by Kylie Davies
Have you ever looked at a small piece of timber and envisaged it turned into a pen, or a burl on the side of a tree as a stunning fruit bowl? Have you ever wondered what your timber table or chair originally looked like as a tree?
Woodworkers of all ages and skills do just this every day, and it was evident at the Sydney Timber and Working with Wood Show, held in June.
Forests NSW was again proud to sponsor the ‘Putting timbers on show in NSW’ woodworking competition, which showed off 103 amazing entries in twelve categories.
One talented entrant was student Chelsea Gordon, from All Saints College in Maitland, who won first prize in the open novice and third in the young achievers categories for her stunning blanket box.
Chelsea recalled the long hours spent sanding and constructing the box but will cherish her masterpiece.
Forests NSW chief executive, Nick Roberts, had the pleasure of presenting the awards to the proud winners.
“The entries on show were inspirational and were a prime example of how our state’s timber resources can be used.
“Best of all, woodworkers are seeking out and using sustainably-grown timber,” Nick said.
Forests NSW stand emphasised the role the department plays in managing forests for the environmental benefits of carbon storage. And just for fun, visitors were challenged to a popular timber species guessing competition.
Kylie Davies - Communications, Sydney
