There's a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from making something with your hands. Not scrolling, not clicking, not watching someone else do it on a screen.

Our new Bite-Size Workshop is a library of focused woodturning video lessons, hints and tips. No padding, no ads, no waffle, no hour-long rambles. Just the thing you need to know, properly explained, then you're done.

Just a quick video to round off the year by saying a big THANK YOU to you for watching this new series of Turner's Journey.

In this video, I take you through the basics of the day and what to expect during your lesson here at The Woodturning School.

We're currently working towards the Provider of Training Excellence accreditation from the Professional Development Consortium (which is connected to the CPD Standards Office). It's an independent assessment of how we run our courses, and we think it matters.

Not everyone can get to Hampshire. I know that. Some of you are too far away, some have commitments that make a full day impossible, and some just want to work through things at your own pace, pausing and rewinding when you need to. That's exactly what these video courses are for.

In this week’s Turner’s Journey, Martin takes a breath after a few busy weeks of travel and filming. Back in the workshop, the focus shifts to teaching, making, and a bit of reflection on how far things have come since the start of the series.

Small groups + focused tuition = faster progress. That's the premise behind how we teach at The Woodturning School. But it's not just a feeling — there's genuine research behind why this approach works, particularly for adult learners acquiring practical skills.

I've been teaching the Two Day Beginners class for years now, and somewhere along the way I started noticing something. Students were rushing. We were trying to cover too much ground in too little time, and rushing is the enemy of learning.

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.