Bowl Turning Intermediate 2 Day Course
£290.00 – £986.00
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.
how to book
Select your required number of attendees, the date and slot (all day) from the drop-down menus then complete the check-out procedure.
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:
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Breakfast Bowl – A classic 7" diameter sycamore bowl mounted on a screw chuck, with the foot removed and an oil finish.
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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:
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How to safely use faceplates, screw chucks, and reversing methods
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Techniques for turning flat, curved, and rolled forms
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Foot and rim design for both function and style
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Surface decoration and a variey of finishing options (with a handout to take home)
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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
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9:15am - 9:30am Warm welcome
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9:30am - 1pm Workshop time
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1pm - 2pm Lunch
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2pm - 4pm Workshop time
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4pm - 4:30pm Debrief
how to book
Upcoming Course Dates: 20th - 21st Nov, 11th & 18th Jan, 18th & 25th March.
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.
Bowl Turning Intermediate 2 Day Course
Event Details
Venue: Unit 6A Amners Farm, Amners Farm Road, Reading, RG30 3UE
Email: admin@loveheartwood.co.uk
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