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Last year, Carbatec sponsored Australian Wood Review’s Student Awards, where winners were announced in the most recent issue of their magazine (issue 90).
As a company, we are always looking for ways to support young woodworkers and the Australian Wood Review Student Awards showcased some truly beautiful works of art from young and upcoming woodworkers in Australia. Entries were free and open to students in year 11 or 12, where winners were picked across seven categories with one ‘Overall Best’.
The Overall Best winner for 2015 was Stuart Kelly, who showcased a skilfully handled piece – a Maloof Style Rocking Chair, made using American Walnut. The elegant, flowing piece of furniture was a sure winner for the judges and we have to agree, this piece is truely something special.
Stuart Kelly - Maloof Style Rocking Chair
Best Design category went to Dylan Abreu for his creation of a Huon Pine Hall Table. Dylan received praise from the judges for his use of contrasting woods and fully resolved curves, pulling together a piece that just looked right.
Dylan Abreu - Huon Pine Hall Table
Sol Dasika won the category for Best Turned Piece for the second year in a row, for his Woodturned Timpani Drums. Working with a mix of hoop pine plywood, jarrah, bamboo, Fijian cedar, maple plywood and more, Sol displayed strong technical persistent to put make his piece and the judges recognised his efforts.
Sol Daska - Woodturned Timpani Brums
Best Hand Skills went to Patrick Skeen who made a Huntboard. Judges were specifically impressed with his joinery and finishing details plus the handwork detail to create the curves in his piece.
Patrick Skeen - Huntboard
The other winners one the day were;
Best Carved Piece: Christopher Callan for his Queen Anne Lowboy Table and Footrest.
Best Use of Native Timbers: Anthony Day for his All Australian Hallway Table.
Popular Choice Award: Thomas Smith for his Contrasting Hall Table with Twisted Leg
13 other students also recieved Highly Commended Awards. View the full list and see all their creations here.
Some of our favourites over here at Carbatec are;
Ariel Lee-Kollmann for her French Provisional Coffee Table | Lachlan Cafe for his Stand Up Paddle Board | David Bosveld for his beautifully carved Fruit Bowl | Douglas Cooper for his 12 Seater Camphor Laurel Trestle Table |
To see the full list of entrants and their pieces, head to The Wood Review's Student Awards Page.