Hi. I'm Troy.
Being a builder by trade, and through Wood Work at school, I have always had a passion for Wood Work. In 2008 I had rock climbing accident which left me paralysed and once I had recovered a friend introduced me to wood turning - I haven't looked back since. I turn functional and artistic pieces and enjoy playing with texture and colour.
Wood turning in my wheelchair does have its limitations, but I have adapted & progressed over the years and have found different ways to work around certain issues. I like to demonstrate and I feel that some of the things I have adapted for myself, can also help people of different capabilities.
We are only limited by our imaginations and I believe you can do anything you put your mind to it.
None of us are getting younger!
Awards
Royal Easter Show 2019
1st Place- Natural Edge
1st Place - Plates & Platters
2nd Place - Plates & Platters
2nd Place - Domestic Ware
2nd Place - Plain Bowl
3rd Place - Plain Bowl
3rd Place - Decorated Bowl
3rd Place - Lidded Boxes
3rd Place - Ornamental
3rd Place - Small Item
Merit - Hollow forms/ Vases
**Best Overall Woodcrafter in Show**
Franklin Arts Festival 2018
1st Place - Woodcraft Traditional
1st Place - Open Artistic
Royal Easter Show 2018
1st Place - Natural Edge Bowl
2nd Place - Small
2nd Place -Plates & Platters
3rd place - Plain Bowls
3rd place - Hollow Forms/ Vases
Merit - Decorated Bowls
Franklin Arts Festival 2017
3rd Place - Open Artistic
Royal Easter Show 2017
2nd Place - Natural
2nd Place - Hollow Forms/ Vases
4th place - Plain Bowls
Manawatu Open Day 2016
Best in show
South Auckland Participation 2015
1st Place - Best Overall