Two Day Bowl Turning Course – Intermediate Woodturning in Berkshire | Love Heartwood
Description
If you’ve had a go at a basic bowl and are ready to take your skills further, this two-day bowl course is the perfect next step. In Love Heartwood’s welcoming workshop, you’ll learn to create a range of functional and decorative bowl forms, each designed to teach specific turning and finishing techniques. Working with quality hardwoods such as sycamore, elm and walnut, you’ll complete three bowl projects: Breakfast Bowl 7" (Sycamore) – Learn to mount on a ring plate, shape the bowl, remove the foot, and apply a burnished food safe oil finish. Fruit Bowl (Ash) – Turn a large 10" bowl with a rolled rim and recessed foot, exploring the challenges of larger workpieces. Then achieve a professional, high-gloss finish using shellac and friction polish. Decorative Display Bowl 8" (Cherry or Elm) – Create a deeper, curved-wall bowl using a screw chuck, add decorative beads, shape a pedestal foot, ebonise the surface, and polish with a natural wax finish. Throughout the course, you’ll learn: - Safe and confident use of short and long grind bowl gouges. How to achieve push, pull and shearing cuts. - How to shape and sharpen bowl gouges. - Mounting methods: screw chuck, faceplate, and reverse chucking. - Tool control and forming curves, rims, and feet. - Design principles for balance and aesthetics. - Decorative finishing, including ebonising. - How to make and use your own ebonising solution. You’ll leave with three completed pieces and the confidence to continue exploring bowl turning at home. PLEASE NOTE: This is a 2 day course and the 2nd day may not follow directly on from the 1st. UPCOMING COURSE DATES: November 2025 - 20 and 21st January 2026 - 11th & 12th March 2026 - 18th & 25th May 2026 - 24th & 31st
What's included in the price?
- All tools, timber, abrasives, and finishing products. - Safety equipment (face shield, apron, dust protection). - A light lunch of freshly prepared sandwiches from the local bakery. - Refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits). - Comprehensive course handouts. - Three completed bowls to take home. Please advise of any dietary requirements or allergies via the 'message the tutor' button. You’re very welcome to bring your own lunch if you prefer.
Duration
2 days
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
At Love Heartwood Turning School, we invite you to embark on an inspiring journey into the world of woodcraft, where creativity meets sustainability. Liz Pearson, an accredited woodturning tutor, with over a decade of experience in woodturning and a rich background in education, is dedicated to providing expertly crafted lessons in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, our hands-on courses are designed to nurture your passion while ensuring you have fun along the way. As a proud winner of the Rural Business Awards for Sustainability and Artisan Categories, our commitment to eco-friendly practices shines through in everything we do, including planting a tree for every course attendee. We believe in working with locally sourced and reclaimed timber and using natural colours and finishes to enhance it's beauty.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Parking provided
- Father's Day
- Mother's Day
- Christmas
- Public transport
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Intermediate level
FAQs
The minimum age for woodturning is typically around 12 years old, as long as the young enthusiast is supervised by an adult. It's a fantastic way to spark creativity and learn new skills! With proper guidance, safety measures, and a passion for crafting, youngsters can enjoy this rewarding craft while creating beautiful pieces. However, I do run special 'Kids and Carers 2 Hour Woodturning Taster Session in Berkshire' through the year where children aged 9+ can attend so please book one of these sessions if you're child is between 9 and 12 years old.
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Please contact us as soon as possible if you can't make your course date so we can reschedule. Be aware that our cancellation policy states you must cancel 2 weeks before the course start date to obtain a full refund
Courses are taught to up to 4 students at a time. All students will be given their own lathe, set of tools, protective equipment and materials needed for the course.
Turning generates a lot of wood shavings and sawdust so please wear old clothes and sturdy footwear i.e. no flip flops or sandals.
No hooded tops with dangly drawstrings or ties please. Also remove bulky watches, rings with stones, bangles and bracelets. Please tie back long hair.
You will be provided with a woodturner's smock for your session.
