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Turn Matching Candlesticks: Intermediate Spindle Turning Course

Learn to turn a matching pair of candlesticks on a lathe in this one-day intermediate woodturning course. Improve your spindle accuracy, tool control and copying skills.

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.

  • A finished pair of turned wood candlesticks for pillar candles.
  • Turning matching candlesticks on a lathe.
  • Improve accuracy and spindle turning skills making candlesticks on the lathe.
  • spindle turning candlestick project
  • Completed pair of matching wooden candlesticks turned on a lathe.
  • 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
A finished pair of turned wood candlesticks for pillar candles.
Turning matching candlesticks on a lathe.
Improve accuracy and spindle turning skills making candlesticks on the lathe.
spindle turning candlestick project
Completed pair of matching wooden candlesticks turned on a lathe.
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
A finished pair of turned wood candlesticks for pillar candles.Turning matching candlesticks on a lathe.Improve accuracy and spindle turning skills making candlesticks on the lathe.spindle turning candlestick projectCompleted pair of matching wooden candlesticks turned on a lathe.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

Refine Your Spindle Turning: Make a Matching Pair of Wooden Candlesticks

If you’re confident with basic lathe work and ready to level up your skills, this course is for you. You’ll learn how to turn matching candlesticks on a lathe with precision and confidence — an excellent spindle turning challenge for intermediate-level woodturners.

In this focused one-day class, you’ll go beyond simple shaping and dive into the techniques required to create a perfectly matched pair of wooden candlesticks. From measurement methods to finishing touches, every step is designed to sharpen your technique and build confidence in replicating spindle projects.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to prepare and mark out your blanks for symmetrical turning
  • Caliper and reference-point techniques for dimensional accuracy
  • Best practices for smooth tool passes and clean cuts
  • How to design and turn graceful, balanced candlestick profiles
  • Methods for sanding, refining, and finishing to a high standard

Course Benefits:

  • Master the process to turn a matching pair of candlesticks on a lathe
  • Improve your spindle turning accuracy and symmetry
  • Develop better tool control and smoother cutting techniques
  • Learn how to use calipers and reference points for consistent dimensions
  • Build confidence working with spindle projects that require precision
  • Enhance your finishing skills for a professional-quality result
  • Discover techniques to replicate forms and shapes accurately
  • Learn from expert guidance in a structured, one-day course format
  • Take home a beautiful pair of candlesticks you can be proud of

Who This Course Is For:

This course is perfect for turners who:

  • Are comfortable with basic lathe operations
  • Want to strengthen their spindle turning techniques
  • Are looking for a skill-building challenge beyond beginner projects
  • Appreciate well-crafted, functional woodturning outcomes

 

Schedule

  •  9:15am – 9:30am         Warm welcome and introductions

  • 9:30am – 1pm               Workshop time 

  • 1pm – 2pm                    Lunch

  • 2pm – 4pm                   Workshop time

  • 4pm – 4:30pm              Debrief

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.

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.

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.