Maker's bio

Teaching a student to be a safe, effective and competent woodturner rather than teach woodturning explains my approach to my subject. I am Colin Fishwick a well- respected, nationally recognised award winning professional woodturner for over 24 years. Fully qualified teacher with over 46 years experience and tutor with full insurance cover, DfES registered and current DBS certification (see below for details). What do I offer? I can offer training of all aspects of woodturning for beginners, improvers and advanced turners of any ability, age, or gender in a very well-equipped workshop in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Or, if travel is difficult, I can come to your workshop. Spindle, faceplate, end-grain hollowing, texturing and colouring, hand thread chasing, design and realisation. I teach skills and tool control through the process of making projects. My work is included in The Daniel Collection and has been displayed world wide. Included in the fee is full personal instruction in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Maximum of two students at a time. All materials, finishes and use of a comprehensive range of chisels, scrapers, cutting tools, measuring and enhancing tools. Full PPE including face, eye, dust, chip and solvent protection. Fun and learning, what more can you want? I can promise an enjoyable, safe and rewarding learning experience. Ample refreshments continuously during the day, I only use sustainable native hardwoods for practical projects. You get to take home completely finished items. Bachelor of Education (Nottingham Uni), Bachelor in Teaching (Nottingham Uni), Register of Professional Turners, Freedom of The Worshipful Company of Turners, Department of Education and Science reg. 69532, Disclosure and Barring Service 001925076109 05/25 I offer teaching of all woodturning topics, except Segmented Turning. Basic skills, spindle and faceplate turning, hollowing, texturing, colouring,