The Woodturning courses take place in the workshop on our premises
which is equipped with everything you will need.
They are run in a relaxed and informal manner.
Woodturning Courses
Our Woodturning Courses are taken by Sue
Harker who is a Registered
Professional Turner, Sue also demonstrates at Clubs, Woodworking Shows
and Retail Outlets across England.
The courses are held on a one-to-one basis. Our lessons can be adapted
to suit the individuals needs, from a complete beginner to somebody
who is wanting to advance further with their turning, including Sue's
speciality of Open Segment and Inside Out Turning.
Refreshments are available.
If you are interested in booking a course please contact Sue on 01262 675478 or email sueharker@talktalk.net
Course fees: - Half day £45 * Full day £90 *Two days £180
*Open Segment and Inside Out courses £100 per day
Half day - 10am – 1pm or 1pm – 4pm
Full day - 10am – 4.00pm
My standard courses are:-
BEGINNERS COURSE
Full day course covers: -
1. An introduction to Workshop Health and Safety
2. Basic tool requirements
3. Tool sharpening
4. Mounting and turning a bowl
5. Turning between centres
6. Sanding and finishing
Half day course covers: -
1. An introduction to Workshop Health and Safety
2. Basic tool requirements
3. Tool Sharpening
4. Either - Bowl turning or Turning between centres
5. Sanding and finishing
OPEN SEGMENT TURNING COURSE
A minimum of 1 full day is required, depending on your ability
The course covers: -
1. Timber choice and preparation
2. Measuring and cutting the segments
3. Gluing the blanks for turning using my open segment wheel
4. The turning of a bowl, vase or lidded pot.
5. Sanding and finishing
INVOLUTED TURNING (INSIDE OUT TURNING) COURSE
A minimum of 1 day is required, depending on your ability.
The course covers: -
1. Timber choice and preparation
2. Gluing – including paper glue joints
3. Mounting the timber on the lathe
4. Turning the various combinations of timber orientations to create
an open ended or closed inside-out section
5. Sanding and finishing
