In this week’s Turner’s Journey, Martin leaves the workshop behind for a day in London — trading shavings and sanding dust for city noise, art, and inspiration.

I've spent the last few months doing something I probably should have done years ago: stepping back and looking at how we do things around here. Not the turning itself (that bit I'm reasonably confident about) but everything that surrounds it. The website. The booking process. The little details that make the difference between a good day and a great one.

In this week’s Turner’s Journey, Martin’s back in the workshop after being knocked flat by a heavy cold. Between recovering, preparing for the Yandles book launch, and getting ready for multiple demos and shows

The things we choose to live with say more about us than the price tag. Here's an insight into why handmade is winning in 2025 and will continue to in 2026 and beyond.

In this week’s Turner’s Journey, Martin takes a slower pace after a hectic few weeks of book deliveries and classes. He opens up about struggling with motivation, teaches a one-to-one lesson with a returning student

Episode 17 is a celebration of hard work meeting reality — the moment the books finally arrive! From signing stacks of copies to teaching and packing boxes late into the evening, it’s a busy but joyful snapshot of a dream becoming tangible.

In this episode of Turner’s Journey, Martin marks a huge milestone — the final trading day of Hampshire Sheen after ten incredible years. He reflects on how far the brand has come, the friendships built along the way

In this episode of Turner’s Journey, Martin takes us through a full-on week in the workshop. The newly built benches and freshly painted floor are ready for action, students arrive for the first classes in the updated school

We’re pleased to welcome Henry Taylor Tools as a valued supporter of The Woodturning School. Their six new Hamlet bowl and spindle gouges are now part of our workshop, helping us continue to offer an exceptional learning experience for our students.

In this week’s Turner’s Journey, Martin celebrates a huge milestone as the proof copies of his book arrive, shares the excitement of pre-orders, and turns his attention to remodeling the school.

This week’s episode of Turner’s Journey is a little different – shorter, but still full of important updates. Martin shares the excitement of ordering the book’s proof copies, welcomes students back into the workshop, and takes a trip to visit one of his favourite woodturning clubs.

In this episode of Turner’s Journey, Martin works through multiple attempts at the Fibonacci bowl for the book, reflects on mistakes, and shares exciting updates as the project nears completion.

In this episode of Turner’s Journey, Martin takes us through a packed week in the workshop. From shaping and finishing balloon projects for the book, to teaching beginners and reflecting on progress

From creating book projects and supporting students, to testing new camera lenses and catching up with old friends, this episode is full of variety and behind-the-scenes moments.

Welcome back to another episode of Turner’s Journey with Martin Saban-Smith. In this installment, Martin shares a candid and emotional update about a major setback

This week, I get tidy. Well, a bit more tidy and start to regret the decision. I teach, demonstrate and learn that age really is only a number!

Such a good week this week. Very inspirational. Visited an amazing woodturning collection, and hosted a great bunch of guys on a Droplet Clock class. Good week!

Finally got started on the bulk of the book project.

Had a bit of a nightmare week this week. Shipping problems and other things! Presented a super woodturning demo.

Welcome to another edition of Turner's Journey! This week, with almost no teaching to do, I keep myself busy with a heap of admin.