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Bowl Turning Intermediate 2 Day Course

Learn to turn beautiful, functional and decorative wooden bowls in this immersive 2 day intermediate bowl turning course. You’ll explore mounting techniques, shaping, finishing, and creative detailing while working with sustainably sourced British hardwoods. Perfect for those ready to deepen their bowl making practice.

To enable us to craft in harmony with nature, a tree is planted for every course attendee with Ecologi.

Gift vouchers for this course are available here.

  • Four different wooden bowls made on the 2 day bowl turning course at Love Heartwood Turning School.
  • Man turning the outside of a wooden bowl on a lathe.
  • Simple breakfast bowl made from sycamore.
  • Hollowing the inside of a large walnut bowl.
  • A hand holding an American walnut fruit bowl.
  • Ebonising the rim of an elm bowl.
  • Inside of an elm display bowl with an ebonised rim.
  • An ogee shaped, ebonised elm bowl.
  • A trolley holding a set of woodturning tools, a chuck and other turning equipment.
  • The Love Heartwood workshop which contains four professional quality woodturing lathes and 4 sets of tools and equipment at each lathe.
  • Love Heartwood logo which reads this product plants one tree
Four different wooden bowls made on the 2 day bowl turning course at Love Heartwood Turning School.
Man turning the outside of a wooden bowl on a lathe.
Simple breakfast bowl made from sycamore.
Hollowing the inside of a large walnut bowl.
A hand holding an American walnut fruit bowl.
Ebonising the rim of an elm bowl.
Inside of an elm display bowl with an ebonised rim.
An ogee shaped, ebonised elm bowl.
A trolley holding a set of woodturning tools, a chuck and other turning equipment.
The Love Heartwood workshop which contains four professional quality woodturing lathes and 4 sets of tools and equipment at each lathe.
Love Heartwood logo which reads this product plants one tree
Four different wooden bowls made on the 2 day bowl turning course at Love Heartwood Turning School.Man turning the outside of a wooden bowl on a lathe.Simple breakfast bowl made from sycamore.Hollowing the inside of a large walnut bowl.A hand holding an American walnut fruit bowl.Ebonising the rim of an elm bowl.Inside of an elm display bowl with an ebonised rim.An ogee shaped, ebonised elm bowl.A trolley holding a set of woodturning tools, a chuck and other turning equipment.The Love Heartwood workshop which contains four professional quality woodturing lathes and 4 sets of tools and equipment at each lathe.Love Heartwood logo which reads this product plants one tree
Intermediate

Bowl Turning Intermediate 2 Day Course

This hands-on bowl turning intermediate 2 day course is designed for woodturners who are ready to expand their skills and creativity. Working with a variety of British hardwoods, you’ll learn the essential techniques for turning a range of bowl forms using different mounting methods and finishes.

Over the two days, you’ll complete these three projects, each designed to teach specific skills and build your confidence at the lathe:

  • Breakfast Bowl – A classic 7″ diameter sycamore bowl mounted on a screw chuck, with the foot removed and an oil finish.

  • Large Fruit Bowl – A  10″ ash bowl with a recessed foot and rolled rim, finished with finished to a high-gloss.

  • Decorative Display Bowl – A deeper 8″ ogee shaped and ebonised bowl with a pedestal foot and decorative beads finished with a wax oil blend.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn:

  • How to safely use faceplates, screw chucks, and reversing methods

  • Techniques for turning flat, curved, and rolled forms

  • Foot and rim design for both function and style

  • Surface decoration and a variey of finishing options (with a handout to take home)

  • How to make and apply your own ebonising solution at home (with a handout to take home)

  • How to sharpen short and long grind bowl gouges ( with a handout to take home). Bring your own gouges, use and learn how to sharpen them.

All tools, materials and protective equipment are provided. You’ll leave with three beautifully finished pieces, a deeper understanding of turning techniques and the confidence to continue exploring this creative craft.

Suitable for those with some woodturning experience—ideal if you’ve completed a beginner’s course and want to progress.

Schedule

  •  9:15am – 9:30am         Warm welcome

  • 9:30am – 1pm               Workshop time 

  • 1pm – 2pm                    Lunch

  • 2pm – 4pm                   Workshop time

  • 4pm – 4:30pm              Debrief

 

how to book

Upcoming Course Dates: 20th – 21st Nov, 11th & 18th Jan, 18th & 25th March, 24th & 31st May.

Select your required number of attendees, the start date of the course and slot (all day) from the drop-down menus then complete the check-out procedure. If you have any questions or problems please email: admin@loveheartwood.co.uk

Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements, allergies or medical concerns prior to the start of the course.

Upon purchasing the course, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Also expect a comprehensive pre-course email to ensure you arrive in the right place, prepared and ready to turn.

Book woodturning class

  • Expert tuition from an accredited and experienced woodturning instructor
  • Small class sizes of up to 4, for plenty of one-to-one guidance
  • All tools, materials, and safety equipment provided
  • Use of sustainably sourced British hardwoods
  • Your finished pieces to take home
  • For full-day courses – lunch and refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits)
  • A tree planted with Ecologi for every booking
  • Follow up email containing useful resources including advice of starter kit

Our Facilities

The workshop provides individual lathes, complete sets of turning tools, safety gear, and all necessary materials for each student.

Located in a courtyard surrounded by other craftspeople and artists it is a welcoming, relaxing environment for visitors.

Other amenities include a generous car park and accessible toilets.

Lunch

If you’re coming for the whole day lunch will be provided in the form of a selection of sandwiches from Warings, the local award winning bakery.

If you have any food allergies, intolerances or dietary preferences e.g. vegetarian, please let us know. There will also be tea, coffee and water available through the day but feel free to bring your own snacks and/or a water bottle.

Health and Safety Information

Turning generates a lot of wood shavings and sawdust so you will be provided with a face shield and turner’s smock. The workshop is also fitted with dust extraction.

Please wear old clothes and sensible footwear, no sandals. Also no hooded tops with dangly drawstrings. Tie back long hair and remove bulky watches, rings or bangles.

If you have any medical issues or are taking any medication you think we should be aware of, please let us know on arrival.

Cancellation Policy

To ensure your booking the course must be paid for in full. If you need to change the date of your course this can be accommodated up to 2 weeks prior to the course. Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts.

Location

I work and run courses from my workshop located at:

Unit 6A Amners Farm,
Amners Farm Road
West Berkshire
RG30 3UE

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Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 9.30 – 11.30am 2 – 4.30pm

Visit by appointment only

I also run classes 2 Sundays a month.

By Bus:
Take the 2 or 2a bus from Reading and get off at the Amners Farm Road stop. From the bus stop it is a 5 minute walk to the workshop.

Download the Reading buses app for timetables and ‘live’ bus tracking.