Two Day Woodturning Beginners Class

Two-day group courses with Martin are ideal for those who have taken up turning and are looking to learn the basics. You do not need any turning experience to enjoy this course that runs on consecutive Thursdays and Fridays.

Our two-day woodturning course offers beginners an incredible opportunity to dive into the enriching craft of woodturning (or the perfect next step for those advancing from our Experience Day).

Starting your journey in this craft in a professional setting gives you access to the best tools, techniques, and expert guidance, greatly boosting your ability to develop your skills safely and efficiently.

Martin shares valuable insights into the creative process, design principles, and essential tips on sharpening your tools. This dynamic approach to learning ensures you enhance your proficiency and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the art form itself.

By turning these pieces, you’ll gain a solid foundation and a great understanding of how the standard set of tools works for every woodturner and most items they create.

Refresher Videos

As you will be new to turning, there will be a lot of techniques and information learned on these two days. Unsurprisingly, you may forget some of what you have learned, so we have reinstated our special Refresher Videos for this class.

With over an hour of tooling videos, you can refresh your memory from home by watching them and copying the techniques demonstrated.

Bowl Turning Experience Day . . .

  • Turn Your First Bowl

  • Turn a Lidded Pot

  • Learn to use Turner's Gouges

  • Each Cut Demonstrated

  • Professionally Guided

  • Hands-On Experience

  • Fully Equipped Workshop

  • Exclusive Follow-Up Videos

  • Book up to 9 Months in advance. Bookings close 15 days before date.

    1. Use the calendar to select the next available date of your chosen class.

    2. Select the number of people you wish to book.

    3. Click on the start time below the calendar, then choose 'Select and Continue’.

    4. Add your name, mobile number and email address.

    5. Indicate the name(s) of the person(s) coming and their level of experience.

    6. Pay your non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking total.
      Your card details will be securely stored with the payment gateway (Stripe).

    7. After deposit payment has been made, a confirmation email will be sent to you.

    8. Fourteen Days before the day, we will remind you that we will take your between 10 and 14 days before the class using the stored card details. A receipt will be sent.

    9. You will receive your final joining instructions five days before the day. If you booked for someone else, please make sure you forward these details to them.

More Information

  • Your Day Includes:

    - A place on a group of up to 5 students
    - Timber
    - Use of machinery
    - Use of Tools (You can bring your own)
    - Use of any consumables or other items
    - Lunch at the onsite coffee shop
    - Refreshments
    - PPE and Insurance
    - Over an hour of video refreshers on the tool techniques learned as well as recommended machines and tools.

  • Timings

    Day One

    - 9.00am: Meet at the Tree House Coffee Shop:
    - 9.30am: Start to make shavings!
    - 12.30pm: Back to the coffee shop for lunch
    - 1.00pm: More shavings to complete the project pieces
    - 4.00pm: End of the day.

    Day Two:

    9.00am: Meet back at the workshop to begin finishing the bowl.
    11.00am: With the bowl finished, it is time to move on the more advanced lidded pot.
    12.30pm: Lunch time.
    1.00pm: Continue to turn and finish the lidded pot.
    4.00pm: End of the day, clean and tidy!

    The day may run over to give everyone time to finish their pieces.

  • Tools Used

    - Spindle Roughing
    - 3/8″ Bowl Gouge
    - 3/8″ Spindle Gouge
    - Diamond Parting Tool
    - French Curve Scraper
    - Multi-Purpose Tool
    - Carbide Hollowing Tools
    - Inertia Bowl Sanders
    - Sanding Sealer
    - Finishing Wax
    - Finishing Oils

  • Payment, Changes & Cancellations

    - 30% Non-refundable deposit due at time of booking.
    - 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.

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