Description
Come spend a day at Nettlecombe Craft School learning how to turn your own wooden bowl from British wood on the pole lathe with Geoff Hannis. Pole lathe turning is a craft that goes back to the anglo saxon period. Recently the craft of bowl turning nearly went extinct when we lost our last reminaing bowl turner. Luckily in the last decade it has seen a huge resurgence in interest ... come and join the fun! To create your bowl from a locally sourced log, you’ll learn the following: * Understand the properties of different British timbers and choosing the right timber suitable for bowl turning * How to use an axe safely to make your bowl 'blank'. * Learn to attach a mandrel and how to mount your blanks to the lathe correctly * Use and understand different types of turning hooks * Finishing touches * Drying and oiling tips The day can be physically demanding so you’ll need a practical level of fitness or a good level of stamina!
What's included in the price?
All materials and tools, a hot vegetarian lunch is provided and basic camping is available for £5 per night
Duration
7 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Set in the woodland hills of Exmoor National Park - Nettlecombe Craft School is a hidden Gem teaching heritage arts and crafts skills. Whatever your skill level, there is something to learn. So come, sit round a fire with us creating craft, passion and community.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
