Emma Cook RPT
Aurora
Wallhanging
Friday & Saturday 10th & 11 September 2027
£215 per person | ONE Day Class: Friday 10th & Saturday 11th September 2027 | Maximum 5 students
Bookings Open 9pm, 10th November 2026
Emma first created a piece like this a decade ago, and put it onto social media in the summer of 2026, where it immediately sparked a storm with its striking design: a carved rocky base set against a gorgeous, smooth background, with beautiful airbrushed accents that create the Aurora in bright pinks and greens, with hints of bright white stars.
Of course, we had to have Emma back for a second time in 2027, to teach this intermediate/advanced class at our school in September. She brings genuine passion, infectious energy, and a creative approach to turning that it opens up new possibilities at the lathe.
This special one day class runs on both Friday 10th and Saturday 11th September 2027. Bookings are first-come, first-served. A waiting list is available should your preferred date be sold-out.
What you’ll make
You’ll make your own Aurora wall hanging like the one below at 10 inches across, from sycamore.
Emma will take you through each stage of the piece in turn. You’ll turn the sycamore first, then carve the rocky base with rotary tools and dry-brush it to bring out the texture. After that you’ll airbrush the aurora and its stars across the background, and finish the whole piece ready to hang. By the end of a busy dat, you will have your own finished unique wall hanging to take home.
Who is this Class for?
Due to the technical aspects of turning this piece, we expect students to be at least at an intermediate level. Students booking onto this course should be competent bowl turners, be able to mount a piece to the lathe safely and securely, and be able to turn confidently without supervision.
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 10 years of work on these pieces at The Woodturning School, with carving, airbrushing, dry brushing and finishing. These two days are going to be very special indeed.
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.
Tools Used
Bowl Gouges - Rotary Carving Tools - Abrasives
Airbrush Colours - Surface Finishes
We strongly recommend bringing your own freshly sharpened tools, if you have them.
What To Expect On the Day of Your Lesson at The Woodturning School
If you have queries, please check the FAQs
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, consumables, safety equipment, lunch, tea, coffee, water.
Book Your Place
Booking your place is simple. You can book up to 9 months ahead, and the calendar opens on the next class, so click through it to see later dates and how many places are left. Click the date, then the time, fill in your details and pay the 30 per cent deposit. We’ll look after the rest for you.
If a date is fully booked, click ‘JOIN WAITLIST’. It’s free, and if a place comes up we’ll text you a link to book it. As places aren’t guaranteed, you may want to book the next available date as well and move your booking if a waitlist place comes up. Find out how the waitlist works, HERE
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 the date for a £10 admin fee. Cancelling within 14 days will forfeit all monies paid. Click HERE for full terms and conditions.