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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.
  • Simple breakfast bowl made from sycamore.
  • A hand holding an American walnut fruit bowl.
  • An ogee shaped, ebonised elm bowl.
  • Man turning the outside of a wooden bowl on a lathe.
  • Learn different bowl turning techniques
  • Hollowing the inside of a large walnut bowl.
  • Learn bowl sanding anf finishing techniques
  • wet sanding a wooden rattle using oil
  • Ebonising the rim of an elm bowl.
  • Inside of an elm display bowl with an ebonised rim.
  • Liz Pearson accredited woodturning teacher.
  • 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.
Simple breakfast bowl made from sycamore.
A hand holding an American walnut fruit bowl.
An ogee shaped, ebonised elm bowl.
Man turning the outside of a wooden bowl on a lathe.
Learn different bowl turning techniques
Hollowing the inside of a large walnut bowl.
Learn bowl sanding anf finishing techniques
wet sanding a wooden rattle using oil
Ebonising the rim of an elm bowl.
Inside of an elm display bowl with an ebonised rim.
Liz Pearson accredited woodturning teacher.
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.Simple breakfast bowl made from sycamore.A hand holding an American walnut fruit bowl.An ogee shaped, ebonised elm bowl.Man turning the outside of a wooden bowl on a lathe.Learn different bowl turning techniquesHollowing the inside of a large walnut bowl.Learn bowl sanding anf finishing techniqueswet sanding a wooden rattle using oilEbonising the rim of an elm bowl.Inside of an elm display bowl with an ebonised rim.Liz Pearson accredited woodturning teacher.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

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

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

2026 Course Dates: (6th & 13th February), (17th & 24th March), (24th & 31st May), (13th & 14th October) and (10th & 11th December).

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.

What You’ll Make

Depending on the course, you might create:

  • A wooden bowl shaped by your own hands
  • A bud vase perfect for seasonal flowers
  • A handcrafted pen or small gift

Each piece is completely unique — and yours to take home.

A Thoughtful Gift Experience

A woodturning course also makes a meaningful gift — especially for someone looking to try something new.

Gift vouchers are available, allowing them to choose their own date and enjoy a hands-on creative experience.

Location

Woodturning Courses near Reading, Berkshire

The workshop is based in Berkshire, within easy reach of Reading, Hampshire and Oxfordshire.

With free on-site parking and a peaceful rural setting, it’s a calm and inspiring place to learn.

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.