This prestigious competition was open to any turner resident in Great Britain and was
for a set exercise, namely:-
A Ceremonial Chalice
The competition was divided into two sections, the first for plain turnings and the second for ornamental turnings
for which Prizes of £1250, £750, £500 and £250
were awarded in each section.
First prize of £1250 (together with an annual subscription to "Woodturning" presented by The Guild of Master Craftsmen Publications) was awarded to Paul Coker.
 Master Carpenter presents a cheque for £1250 to Paul Coker |
The winning chalice in Lignum Vitae |
Second prize of £750 was awarded to Jeremy Soulsby
Jeremy Soulsby's chalice in Lignum Vitae |
Third prize of £500 was awarded to John Edwards while Michael Knight's work was Commended and awarded a prize of £250.
John Edward's chalice |
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Michael Knight's chalice |
First prize of £1250 was awarded to Paul Coker.
The Master Carpenter presents a cheque for £1250 to Paul Coker |
The winning chalice in Blackwood and Pewter |
Second prize of £750 was awarded to Maggie Wright
Maggie Wright's Ebony, Walnut and Gold Leaf Chalice |
Third prize of £500 was awarded to Joey Richardson while Stuart King's work was Commended and awarded a prize of £250.
Joey Richardson's Sycamore chalice |
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Stuart King's Lignum Vitae and Alternative Ivory chalice |
The photographs on this page were taken by Stuart King on behalf of the Turners Company