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Woodturning for beginners

A selection of turned fruit from mixed species of timber.

A large closed form vessel made from Scottish Burr Oak.

A medium sized bowl from spalted Sycamore.

A natural edged dish from Maple.

Magnolia Hollow form, textured and scorched with copper wire stitching.

Small heavy pot from Oak.

Magnolia pot, scorched and textured with copper wire stitching.

Description

Learn to wood turn in a heated workshop with one to one tuition. Safety talk to cover; Health & Safety - Dust Extraction - Lathe choice - Tools - Sanding - Finishing - Timber - tool sharpening. Let's get turning your first project. After lunch you will turn a small bowl which you can take home with you. All timber and health & safety equipment supplied. Includes lunch, tea & coffee whenever you need a break. NEW! 2nd person discount. Why not bring a person you know to enjoy the day with you. Second person is discounted by 50% so you can both have a great day. Just click on the "All Bookings Option" on the top right of the bookings page.

What's included in the price?

All materials, safety equipment, tea & coffee and lunch.

Duration

1 day

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

The Scottish Woodturner

with Craft Courses since 2020

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Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Intermediate level
Suitable for beginners

What does this mean?

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Venue

The Steadings, Kilmichael Glassary, Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute, PA31 8QL

Booking options

1 person

Flexible times

£140.00 See dates

2 people

Flexible times

£210.00 See dates

Reviews

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15 Mar 24'

Sandra McGuire reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"Had a fabulous day with Stuart. He was incredibly knowledgeable and patient with my husband and I. I loved watching him demonstrate his skills and passing on his knowledge of wood and carving. We cannot recommend Stuart highly enough."

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks Sandra. Glad you both enjoyed it."

14 Feb 24'

Vicky reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"I'd highly recommend learning wood turning with Stuart. We took our boys for a 2 day course and they both loved it . We also had fun watching what they were up to and learning more about it. It was great to see them try something they could not normally get to do, and to feel like Stuart was keeping them safe but also teaching them how to manage the risks themselves. Stuart was really patient and let the boys choose what they were interested in and adapted to them. They are 8 and 14, so with very different abilities, but both got something out of it and left really pleased with what they'd achieved - we now have a very beautiful cup, egg cup, goblet, spinning top and garden dibber! They are now bugging us to get the kit to do more at home! The setting is also very lovely and we enjoyed feeding the robins on our lunch break."

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Hi Vicky, Thanks for the review. So glad they both enjoyed it and if you do decide on getting them some kit let me know if I can help. "

8 Dec 23'

Robert Crawford reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"Stuart took me through the course at my own pace and I learned a lot during the two days. I now feel more confident having been shown the proper techniques of woodturning. Just as important, I now know what not to do. Highly recommended."

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks Robert. Just keep practicing."

21 Nov 23'

Bill reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"Stuart ensures by his 1 to 1 training that it is your course and whether day 1 or 2 He facilitates how you spend your time giving you knowledge and practical experience in a relaxed way at your pace. I was chosing a 1 day course and am glad that I took Stuarts advice and enrolled for 2 days. The first day gave me a good basis to start a new hobby The gap between the 2 days showed up my inexperience and errors making day 2 invaluable Day 2 enabled me to sort out my errors in tool sharpening and I had been using the wrong woodturning chisels on various projects hence results were below par. The 2nd day has renewed my enthusiasm in woodturning and shown me that using the right tools properly sharpened is so important for successful results Thanks Stuart and I recommend that anyone interested in trying woodturning should contact You "

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks for the review Bill. So glad you got as much out of your second day as you did the first. "

6 Sep 23'

Rob Donnelly reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"Excellent two days with Stuart in August 2023. I had done a little turning before (albeit self taught) and this was excellent to build knowledge and skills. We covered safety, equipment, tools, wood preparation and choice, turning skills and finishing. Stuart is an excellent teacher - patient, clear and responsive to what you need and want to do. I particularly appreciated the practice and skill building on wood offcuts as much as making something which we did as well. I'm hooked, have invested in a lathe and some tools and will look to practice my new skills. Thank you Stuart."

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks Rob, Glad you've got the bug."

24 Aug 23'

Sarah mcclelland reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"What can I say...... Stuart is an amazingly friendly and very patient teacher. I booked a days course for my husband and I and we learnt so much while having a great time. Stuart has a wealth of knowledge and is a good laugh. Nothing was too much trouble and we came away both having made something, well with a lot of help! It's a fantastic experience whether you're seriously thinking of taking it up or just want to try something different. Thank you Stuart for a memorable day "

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks Sarah. Might see you again when Jerry gets his lathe!"

31 Jul 23'

Neil McLachlan reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"Excellent course - I felt that both days were really tailored to my personal goals, providing more technical detail when I wanted it, but plenty of practical experience to build my own confidence. The set up is perfect, really relaxed, extremely clean and welcoming. Stuart worked to my level - when I picked something up quickly, we moved on - but if I needed further explanation, we were able to focus on specific areas as needed. It's great learning a new skill and having been given the confidence to keep it going. Above all, Stuart is great company - the two days were great fun from start to finish. Thanks Stuart - I will be back!"

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks Neil, I also enjoyed the weekend. You were picking it up well so hopefully you will get a lathe and the necessary tools. It's a great craft to learn and very therapeutic. Stuart."

19 Jul 23'

Louis Aston reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"Stuart is a great teacher, very methodical in his work which translated seamlessly to the lessons. I, having no previous wood turning experience found the course stimulating and delivered with such passion. I walked away with 3 pieces, an oak tumbler, ash dish and yew fruit - couldn't be happier. Thanks Stuart! "

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks Louis, It was a fun two days. Stuart."

3 May 23'

Claire Weaver reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"I bought this as a 50th birthday present for my partner and we had an awesome day. Stuart was fantastic at showing us lots of techniques and nothing was too much. We left with 2 gorgeous pieces and great memories. Thanks Stuart."

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Glad you both enjoyed it. S."

27 Apr 23'

Michael reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"A hugely enjoyable experience which has laid the foundations for a new skill. Stuart was very thorough and patient and is clearly a master of his craft. No question was left unanswered and the workshop itself is situated in an incredibly beautiful part of Scotland, surrounded by pine forest. Very relaxing and humbling, highly recommended."

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"So glad you enjoyed it Michael. Many thanks. "

21 Apr 23'

Rory Cowan reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"2 Day course completed April 2023. All the admin for the course was well done and directions were good. I have done quite a bit of turning previously so this was by way of dealing with certain techniques I felt weak. on. Stuart quickly focussed on what I needed to look at and deal with and we majored on that. One concern I had was that we may find we didn't get on but that was fine and a more easy going chap would be hard to find. In particular I was keen to deal with bowl turning and deep boring and getting my own tools ground correctly - we did all this and more - so two days very well spent. Thank you Stuart."

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks Rory. I'll be expecting to see your version of the Alibaba vase on Youtube iminently. Two good fun days. S."

6 Apr 23'

BILL reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"I arrived at the course as an apprehensive Senior Citizen hoping to learn a new hobby in woodturning and was Not disappointed Due to the Professionalism of Stuart the tutor I left at the end of the 1st day Elated with basic skills which enabled me to turn a small piece of an oak tree, giving it a new life as a lovely polished bowl Stuart gives you 1 to 1 tuition in a relaxing experience at your pace and enables You to do what You want to do within his planned programme. The tuition is all about You and Stuart moves your development skills forward at each stage I highly recommend that you join the course if you have any interest in Woodturning as I am already looking forward to the next day of my course as for my Hobby It Is On Way"

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks Bill. Glad you got so much out of day one!"

2 Apr 23'

Liz Dollan reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"Thank you so much Stuart, for showing me the joy of wood turning and plenty of coffee. Stuart has a huge range of knowledge and skills, he put you at ease and gives you information about not only wood but machinery I’ve never used before. "

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks Liz, We had a fairly busy two days. Glad you got a lot out of it. Hope the new wooden coffee mug is getting some use. Stuart."

19 Mar 23'

Malcolm Shield reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"This course was very instructive and quickly got to the practical use of tools. I learned about safety considerations and applications of different tool types, effect of grain direction on cut how to maintain tool sharpness and much more. I had scope to get the feel of the craft without being stifled. I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Thankyou Stuart. "

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Glad you enjoyed it Malcolm. Thanks. Stuart."

1 Mar 23'

Dan reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"My second day with Stuart was a great step on from the first. He struck a great balance between support and challenge and I left feeling really confident. Now I just need space for a lathe!"

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks Dan. Soon as you get the lathe it will all come back to you. Once learned never forgotten! "

24 Feb 23'

John reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

"Stuart was an excellent teacher! The day was tailored to my knowledge and skills, I know a bit about using tools but nothing about the preparation of wood. What to use, how to store it and how long it takes to dry! The morning spent learning how to use the tools and by the afternoon I had made a bowl. I can't wait for my second day I already have commissions lined up."

The Scottish Woodturner responded:

"Thanks John. See you on day two."

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Reviews

Sandra McGuire reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

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Vicky reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

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Robert Crawford reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

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Bill reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

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Rob Donnelly reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

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Sarah mcclelland reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

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Neil McLachlan reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

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Louis Aston reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

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Claire Weaver reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

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Michael reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

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Rory Cowan reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

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Liz Dollan reviewed: Woodturning for beginners

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