Private Woodturning Lessons
Learn exactly what you want at your own pace
Whether you’re completely new to woodturning and want to get to grips with the basic tools and techniques, or you’re a more experienced woodturner looking to improve your techniques or learn a new specific skill, our private woodturning lessons are designed to meet your specific needs.
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.
The Benefits of Private Woodturning Lessons:
- Craft Your Perfect Lesson
Imagine a personal woodturning lesson just for you. You can delve into the woodturning techniques you’re eager to master – whether it’s spindle turning, bowl turning or creating hollow forms. Perhaps you’d like to try texturing, carving, or adding a splash of colour? Discuss your needs with me beforehand to ensure the lesson will suit your pace and skill level, ensuring you grasp each concept thoroughly.
- Step-By-Step Support
Immediate and specific feedback to refine techniques and boost confidence. I’ll be right by your side, guiding you through each step, ensuring you feel both encouraged and challenged – like a good stretch after a long walk!
Focused Attention
1:1 guidance ensures no distractions, allowing for concentrated learning and improvement.
Flexible Scheduling
Lessons can be arranged at times that suit your schedule, making it easier to fit around other commitments.
Comfortable Learning Environment
A relaxed setting where you can learn at ease, without the pressure of a group setting.
Confidence Building
If you lack the confidence to try out a new project or technique on your own, then gain assurance in your abilities with a knowledgeable guide.
Share Your Woodturning Lesson with Someone You Know
Enjoy your lesson as a shared experience that strengthens the bond between family or friends. Multiple person bookings have a discount automatically applied.
Select your required number of attendees and session length from the drop-down menus then complete the check-out procedure. Please leave your phone number or email so that I can contact you to discuss your requirements and arrange a suitable date.
For enquires 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
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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.
















