Emma Cook: Carved Bowl
Turning Beyond the Lathe
£185 per person | Saturday 27th June 2026 | Maximum 5 students
Emma's calabash-style bowl with its hand-carved band has become her signature piece. You'll turn the bowl, add the carved decoration, then bring it to life with colour, transforming a simple form into something that stops people in their tracks.
This is where turning meets other craft skills. The lathe gives you the form; carving and colour give it personality.
Who Is This Class For?
Turners with some experience who want to explore carving and colour. You'll need basic bowl turning skills, but no carving experience is required. Emma teaches from first principles.
Those looking to create distinctive, recognisable work. If you want your pieces to stand out, this class shows you how.
Anyone curious about where turning meets other craft skills. Woodturning doesn't have to stop when the lathe stops. This class opens the door to what comes next.
Your Tutor - Emma Cook RPT
We're delighted to welcome Emma Cook back to The Woodturning School. Her previous visits have been hugely popular with students, and it's easy to see why: Emma brings genuine passion, infectious energy, and a creative approach to turning that opens up new possibilities at the lathe.
This time she's sharing two of her signature techniques the faux hollow form and her hand-carved banded bowl giving students the chance to learn skills that go beyond conventional turning into carving and colour finishing. It's going to be a great day.
Emma is Chair of the Register of Professional Turners, and a sought-after demonstrator at clubs throughout the country. You can see more of her work on her YouTube channel.
Visit Emma’s own website HERE.
What's Included
All timber, tools, consumables, safety equipment, lunch, refreshments, your Carved Bowl to take home.
Tools Used
- Spindle Roughing Gouge - Bowl Gouge - Spindle Gouge - Others, too!
- Abrasives - Finishes -
We strongly recommend you bring your own freshly sharpened tools if you have them.
What You'll Learn
You'll learn turning techniques for the calabash form, an introduction to carving tools, and airbrushing basics. By the end of the day, you'll have a completed carved bowl to take home, and a new set of skills to apply to future projects.
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 Carved 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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