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Mother’s Day Craft Workshop: Turn a Wooden Bud Vase

This Mother’s Day we’re inviting mothers and grand-mothers to take some time to nurture themselves with the art of woodturning. This 2 hour woodturning session isn’t just about crafting a beautiful wooden bud vase; it’s about crafting an experience that will benefit your mind, body and soul. The perfect Mother’s Day gift experience.

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.

 

  • Wooden bud vase with cherry blossom sprig.
  • Turning a wooden bud vase on the lathe.
  • Woman at the woodworking lathe.
  • Woman holding the wooden vase she has made.
  • Three smiling students each holding their vases.
  • A group of students' wooden bud vases from the Mother's Day course
  • A wooden bud vase holding a daffodil.
  • 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
Wooden bud vase with cherry blossom sprig.
Turning a wooden bud vase on the lathe.
Woman at the woodworking lathe.
Woman holding the wooden vase she has made.
Three smiling students each holding their vases.
A group of students' wooden bud vases from the Mother's Day course
A wooden bud vase holding a daffodil.
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
Wooden bud vase with cherry blossom sprig.Turning a wooden bud vase on the lathe.Woman at the woodworking lathe.Woman holding the wooden vase she has made.Three smiling students each holding their vases.A group of studentsA wooden bud vase holding a daffodil.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
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Mother’s Day Woodturning Course: Turn a Wooden Bud Vase

Discover the joy of creating with wood on our Mother’s Day woodturning course, especially for mothers and grandmothers. In this two hour, small group session, you’ll learn the essentials of woodturning in a supportive and friendly environment and create a beautiful, unique bud vase.

What will make your Time with us Special?

  • Gain confidence using woodturning tools safely and effectively.
  • Experience hands-on learning that enhances creativity and skills.
  • Achieve a sense of accomplishment from creating something beautiful.
  • Connect with like-minded women and enjoy engaging conversations and camaraderie during the course.
  • Experience relaxation and mindfulness through focused craftsmanship.
  • Expert Guidance: Receive personalised guidance and support, in a women-only small group setting, from Liz Pearson, an experienced, accredited woodturning tutor.
  • Sustainably Sourced Wood: Use high-quality, locally sourced timber.
  • Multiple Discount applied automatically. Enjoy a shared experience that strengthens friend and family bonds. Book for 2 and save 5%, book for 3 and save 10%, book for 4 and save 15%.
  • Take home some wonderful memories and a wooden bud vase perfect for those delicate Spring blooms!

Schedule – Choose from either the morning or afternoon course

  •  9:30am – 11:30am    Morning Session 

  •  1pm – 3pm                  Afternoon Session

how to book

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

If you have any allergies or serious 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.

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.