Woodturning Experience Day
Your First Day at The Lathe
A full day discovering what woodturning is really about. You'll try both spindle and faceplate work, make two pieces to take home, and find out whether this is a craft you want to pursue.
The morning starts with a slimline pen to get us off to a satisfying start before lunch. The afternoon moves to a shallow bowl, shaping a gentle curve and learning to understand the wood's grain. By 4pm, you'll have two finished pieces and a genuine understanding of what this craft involves.
£180 per person | Saturdays | Maximum 5 students
Anyone curious about woodturning. Gift voucher recipients looking for a hands-on experience. People who want to try before committing to the Two Day Beginners class. No experience needed — we'll show you everything. The essence of this class is to have fun rather than in-depth learning.
Who is this Class for?
Your Tutor - Martin Saban-Smith RPT
Martin has been teaching turning wood since 2018, bringing a photographer's eye for proportion and form to the lathe. Martin’s teaching approach is patient, with room for questions, the understanding that mistakes are steps towards skill, and that learning is more process over perfection, community over competition.
Tools Used
-Spindle Roughing Gouge - 3/8″ Bowl Gouge - 3/8″ Spindle Gouge -
- Diamond Parting Tool - French Curve Scraper - Les Thorne Multi Purpose Tool - Inertia and Powered Bowl Sanders - Sanding Sealer - Finishing Wax - Finishing Oils
Book Your Place
Booking your place is simple. The calendar shows the next available date.
Click the date, then click the time. Then fill in some details and pay the deposit. We’ll look after the rest for you.
The day
9am: Meet at the Garden Centre Coffeeshop
9.30am: Workshop begins — pen turning
12.30pm: Lunch at the Coffeeshop (included)
1.00pm: Bowl turning and finishing
2.30pm: Coffee break
4pm: Finish and tidy.
Included: All timber, tools, consumables, safety equipment, lunch, refreshments, your pen and platter to take home.
Payments
A deposit of 30% is required to secure your booking. This deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation by the client. It covers, buying materials and advertising your space in the event of cancellation. Amendments can be made up to 14 days before date for £10 admin fee. Cancelling within 14 days will forfeit all monies paid. Click HERE for full terms and conditions.
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