Pole lathe bowl turning tuition
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£160.00
£160.00 - £250.00
per item
Come and learn how to turn a bowl on a foot powered bowl lathe in the woods. This type of lathe was commonly used from the Viking era through to medieval times and beyond, and is currently seeing a massive surge in popularity. Turning in this way means that the maker can be completely in control of the speed, no dusty noisy machinery is needed to produce bowls, and it can be done in an outdoor setting. Another benefit of getting into foot powered turning is that lathes and tools can be homemade cheaply, and can be used where electricity is not available. Learn about wood selection for making a bowl from green (unseasoned) wood.
If you already done some pole lathe bowl turning I can help to progress your skills, if this is the case please get in touch to discuss what you'd like to focus on.
A general level of fitness is needed as turning is a physically demanding activity especially when you are new to it ( turning requires a similar energy expenditure to walking up hill but with added arm strength ), it may not be suitable if you have knee, hip, shoulder or wrist problems, please get in touch if you'd like more info. Bowl turning is suitable for ages 16 + (accompanied by an adult), if you have an especially keen younger teen please get in touch to discuss. I can accomodate one to three people learning at a time at my covered outdoor workspace. Please email me to arrange a suitable date.
I can send out a gift voucher if you are making the booking as a gift, just let me know by email.
If you already done some pole lathe bowl turning I can help to progress your skills, if this is the case please get in touch to discuss what you'd like to focus on.
A general level of fitness is needed as turning is a physically demanding activity especially when you are new to it ( turning requires a similar energy expenditure to walking up hill but with added arm strength ), it may not be suitable if you have knee, hip, shoulder or wrist problems, please get in touch if you'd like more info. Bowl turning is suitable for ages 16 + (accompanied by an adult), if you have an especially keen younger teen please get in touch to discuss. I can accomodate one to three people learning at a time at my covered outdoor workspace. Please email me to arrange a suitable date.
I can send out a gift voucher if you are making the booking as a gift, just let me know by email.