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Kids Woodturning Sessions

Unlock Your Creativity with a Kids Woodturning Sessions

Want to take your crafting to a whole new level? Join us for a fun two-hour kids and adults woodturning session where you’ll learn about the lathe and tools, and transform a simple block of wood into a wonderful item. Whether you’re looking to spend time together or explore a potential new hobby, this session promises not only skills but also laughter and fun along the way. Suitable for ages 9 and up.

What Will You Make?

19th December – We’ll be making Christmas tree decorations in both sessions.

18th February 2026 – We’ll be making battling spinning tops!

31st March – We’ll be making bud vases for those Spring flowers.

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

Gift vouchers for this course are available here.

  • Smiling father and son holding handmade pens
  • Set of 6 boxed Love Heartwood wooden Christmas tree decorations
  • Girl uses a woodturning lathe under the guidance of a teacher.
  • boy woodturns a spinning top
  • Girl holds wooden top she made herself
  • wooden spinning top detail
  • a wooden ballpoint pen writing in a spiral bound notebook
  • a turned wand before and after the process
  • A young girl holding the wooden wand she turned on the lathe.
  • Wand made by 12 year old on a lathe from Scot's Pine wood.
  • The Love Heartwood workshop which contains four professional quality woodturing lathes and 4 sets of tools and equipment at each lathe.
  • A trolley holding a set of woodturning tools, a chuck and other turning equipment.
  • Love Heartwood logo which reads this product plants one tree
Smiling father and son holding handmade pens
Set of 6 boxed Love Heartwood wooden Christmas tree decorations
Girl uses a woodturning lathe under the guidance of a teacher.
boy woodturns a spinning top
Girl holds wooden top she made herself
wooden spinning top detail
a wooden ballpoint pen writing in a spiral bound notebook
a turned wand before and after the process
A young girl holding the wooden wand she turned on the lathe.
Wand made by 12 year old on a lathe from Scot's Pine wood.
The Love Heartwood workshop which contains four professional quality woodturing lathes and 4 sets of tools and equipment at each lathe.
A trolley holding a set of woodturning tools, a chuck and other turning equipment.
Love Heartwood logo which reads this product plants one tree
Smiling father and son holding handmade pensSet of 6 boxed Love Heartwood wooden Christmas tree decorationsGirl uses a woodturning lathe under the guidance of a teacher.boy woodturns a spinning topGirl holds wooden top she made herselfwooden spinning top detaila wooden ballpoint pen writing in a spiral bound notebooka turned wand before and after the processA young girl holding the wooden wand she turned on the lathe.Wand made by 12 year old on a lathe from ScotThe Love Heartwood workshop which contains four professional quality woodturing lathes and 4 sets of tools and equipment at each lathe.A trolley holding a set of woodturning tools, a chuck and other turning equipment.Love Heartwood logo which reads this product plants one tree
Beginner

Kids and Adults Woodturning Workshops

This Is For You If…

  • Your kids are 9 years or older.
  • You love crafting and want to try something new.
  • You’re seeking a unique experience or want a rewarding hobby.
  • You want to create a unique item with your own hands
  • You’re looking for a memorable experience that brings a sense of togetherness and achievement.

What will make your session special?

  • Beginner-Friendly Instruction: Our kids woodturning sessions are perfect for children aged 9 and over, with no prior experience needed. Please note children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Expert Guidance: Learn from an experienced, accredited woodturning tutor. Discover or develop your woodturning skills in a fun and supportive environment.
  • Sustainably Sourced Wood: Use high-quality, local timber.
  • Work with your hands: Craft your own unique wooden mushroom
  • Enjoy a shared experience that strengthens friend and family bonds. Multiple Discount applied automatically.
  • Leave at the end of your 2 hour session with some wonderful memories and a wooden object handmade by you!
  • how to book

Select your number of attendees, date and time slot from the drop-down menus and complete the check-out procedure. Attendees must be 9 years of age or older and accompanied by an adult at all times. Children are classed as between 9 – 18 years old. Unfortunately for safety reasons we cannot allow younger siblings in the workshop. If you have any problems please email: admin@loveheartwood.co.uk

If you or your child have any allergies or medical information we should know about please email us after booking.

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. Any further queries you may have please email admin@loveheartwood.co.uk

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

What Three Words:
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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.