I too like to dabble and try my hand at all sorts. One thing that annoys
me is the guy who turns only boxes say, but is not really much good at
anything else, then claims that he is an artist in wood. Another one is
the chap who takes a poorly turned bowl, distorts it in the microwave and
then says it is a work of art.

I believe that woodturning is a craft that has to be learned in all its
aspects.

Tom.