Bowl Turning Improvers Class
Ready to Get Better?
£185 per person | Friday/Saturday | Maximum 5 students
You can turn a bowl. But something's not quite right. The curves aren't as flowing as you'd like. The walls are thicker than they need to be. This class is about seeing what's been holding you back.
We'll work on the tool presentation, body position, and reading the feedback from the cut. The subtle things that separate adequate bowls from genuinely good ones.
Turners with some bowl experience who want to refine their technique. Self-taught turners who can't quite see what's going wrong. Anyone whose bowls are competent but not yet elegant. Bring your best bowl. Bring your worst bowl too — we'll look at both honestly.
Not suitable for complete beginners.
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
- 3/8″ Bowl Gouge -- 3/8″ Spindle Gouge - Diamond Parting Tool - Bowl Sanders -
- Wood Dyes - Finishes -
We strongly recommend you bring your own freshly sharpened tools.
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
12.30pm: Lunch at the Coffeeshop (included)
1.00pm: Carry on
2.30pm: Coffee break
4pm: Finish and tidy.
Included: All timber, tools, consumables, safety equipment, lunch, refreshments, your finished Bowl 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.
Queries?
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