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Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

This is not my workshop but I was tutoring for someone in their shop!

Description

This course is for anyone with a passion to make something beautiful out of timber. Its a wood turning course to make wooden bowls and give you the skills enough for you to go on make your own little wood turning haven! Always wanted a go at hands on woodwork? well come on then! let me show you! Come to my home workshop, have a day of one to one tuition - where we will discuss all things woodwork (including some safety bits). You will then get to lathe turn your first bowl, which is yours to take home. refreshments included, street parking free.

What's included in the price?

Included in this course is a basic workshop safety tour, going through what tools and equipment you will using and how to use them safely and reliably. you will then be given a tutorial on how to prepare timber stock ready to be put on the lathe for turning, tuition will then begin! once you are familiar with the machine and I am confident you can competently work the machine by yourself, I will make tea and coffee, please bring your own packed lunch, you will need the energy! this is the main body of the day so will take up quite a lot of time, once you have completed the bowl, I will then talk you through how to finish it up ready for use! Should there be any time left over there is always something more to learn.

Duration

7½ hours (8:30am to 4:00pm)

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

Thompsons Wood

with Craft Courses since 2021

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Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Easter
Christmas
Father's Day
Mother's Day
Suitable for beginners

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Venue

10 Roseneath Avenue, Levenshulme, Levenshulme, Manchester, M193LT

Reviews

All maker's reviews

2 May 23'

Richard Collins reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I really enjoyed my woodturning course with Thompsons Wood. Jake was super-friendly and helpful and the whole thing exceeded my expectations"

11 Apr 23'

Chelsea reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"This is really fun!I I have done a beautiful bowl and a pen, I did it extra early and having three and a half hours extra time, I asked if I could do something extra , I requested for a sword holder because my obsession with anime, especially demon slayer. I used it to hold yoriichi's sword and it looks really cool. I spray painted it as well. "

21 Mar 23'

Chad reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"Had a great day, was quite anxious at first but made to feel very welcome and relaxed by Jake. Jake is a very warm, experienced, generous and professional person. I have got a lathe but not used it yet so I am fully motivated to get going. The course was a very full day and well worth every penny, thank you Jake"

15 Mar 23'

Paul reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I was a little nervous prior to attending this course , my skill level at all things woodwork had been proven to be limited at school and hadn’t really improved over the next 50 years . However the warm welcome from Jake and his Partner Katie soon dispelled any nerves and soon I was ushered into the purpose built work area at the bottom of the garden. After a discussion on safety and how the day would unfold and the tools we would be using we got to work . Jakes style is very relaxed and calming with just enough input to keep you on track and guide your “artistry “, whilst always making sure you’re safe . There is plenty of time to make mistakes and not to feel rushed . Jake is always close by ensuring the tools you are working with are kept sharp and fully functional . The end result was really surprisingly good all down to the great tuition. I can’t recommend this day enough , don’t think about booking just do it Thanks again Guys All the best Paul"

14 Mar 23'

Bruce Perrin reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"Jake is a great teacher, and skilful craftsman who is passionate about his wood turning. I would recommend spending a day (or more) with Jack. Not only did I turn out a beautiful piece, but I learned a huge amount that I will take back to my shed and lathe for the future"

27 Feb 23'

Steve kenwright reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"Great and enjoyable day with Jake he’s a very good teacher explaining all aspects of lathe turning and soon had me feeling confident and able to do something I’ve never done before with an amazing finish Thanks "

24 Feb 23'

Brian reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I had a great day with Jake. Both informative and entertaining. Everyone is impressed with the bowl I made with Jake's instruction. I can only say give it a go. I'm planning on taking wood turning up I enjoyed it so much. Many thanks again. "

22 Feb 23'

Tom W reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"A really lovely day with a friendly, helpful teacher. Lovely to meet Jake and his partner, and even though I was mainly there to learn, I’m really pleased with the bowl I made too!"

22 Jan 23'

Stuart Robinson reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"Very enjoyable day. Well organised. Pleasantly surprised that I could use a lathe after 45 years. Would definitely recommend it."

20 Jan 23'

simon reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"An excellent day, Jake creates a nicely informal atmosphere and is an excellent teacher. His enthusiasm for wood and teaching shone through and made it thoroughly enjoyable day. The order for the lathe is already in!!"

17 Jan 23'

Jo reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"Bought this as a gift for my partner. He absolutely loved the day with Jake and came home having got so much out of the day. He is now keen to do more. "

28 Oct 22'

Jonathan Downs reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I had a fantastic day with Jake learning to turn a beautiful oak bowl. Jake is clearly a very skilled woodworker, who imparts his knowledge in a clear and constructive way. As I already had some experience using the lathe, Jake was happy to let me experiment with some different finishes, meaning I came away with a fantastic bowl that also glows in the dark! A really fantastic experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and will be going back for further instruction. "

27 Oct 22'

Tom McMillan reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I really enjoyed the course. Jake’s a great teacher and his passion for wood working is infectious. I learnt a lot and had a lot of fun. I’ve definitely caught the bug and I can’t wait to get stuck into my next project. "

20 May 22'

Dan Heminsley reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I had a great day with Jake, he's a very knowledgeable woodworker and a great teacher. He recognised that I was serious about taking woodturning up as a hobby and really went the extra mile."

18 Apr 22'

John Ratter reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"I had a very enjoyable day in Jake's workshop and was proud to take home a beautiful oak bowl. Jake is a knowledgeable and patient teacher who is enthusiastic about sharing his skills, not just on woodturning, but on all aspects of wood and woodwork. I am looking forward to getting my own lathe and continuing with this fascinating hobby. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone interested in wood turning."

10 Feb 22'

Jenny reviewed: Woodwork - lathe turning for beginners with Thompsons Wood

"Highly recommend this day course learning how to wood turn with Jake. He’s a very patient and encouraging teacher and I was delighted with how quickly I picked up the process. I learnt so much and am so pleased with the bowl I made, it looks so professional. I’ll definitely be looking to develop this skill more in the future. Thank you!"

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