Rick Dobney Woodturning

Contact name: Rick Dobney

16
Total bookings

Rating

(12)

about 1 year
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Rick first picked up his turning tools in 2008 as a distraction from his IT day job. From the first shaving that flew off a cheap and cheerful second hand lathe, Rick was hooked and woodturning was the future. Through watching many of the best demonstrators on the circuit, undertaking challenging commissions and spending hours at the lathe, Rick has developed his skills and style of turning. He has established a reputation for exploring turning outside of the ‘Round and Brown’ often incorporating alternative materials into his pieces. Rick is best known for his off centre and multi axis work, in particular the multiple axis pieces turned on a jig he has developed. Rick regularly demonstrates at clubs and events across the UK presenting technical projects aimed to inspire others to broaden their turning ambitions and ideas. Rick provides training from his well-equipped workshop in Derbyshire including two high end lathes for students to use.

Courses, kits & gifts

gold award

CHESTERFIELD

Bowl Turning Foundation - Full Day

7½ hours

Next date: 2nd Jun 2025

2 places left

£150.00

gold award

CHESTERFIELD

Introduction to Bowl Turning - Full Day

7½ hours

Next date: 18th Jun 2025

2 places left

(1)

£150.00

gold award

CHESTERFIELD

Introduction to Woodturning - Full Day

7½ hours

Next date: 25th May 2025

1 place left

(10)

£150.00

gold award

CHESTERFIELD

Woodturning Taster for two - Half Day

4 hours

Next date: 26th May 2025

1 place left

£160.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

11 May 25'

Ashish Singal reviewed: Introduction to Woodturning - Full Day

"Had a great day woodturning with Rick. Just realised it is a lot more difficult than I ever appreciated and very actually intricate. Rick was a great teacher. Had a full days tuition with a great lunch provided by his wife. Allowed me to get on with it but helped out when needed. Highly recommended and it definitely has got me interested in picking it up as a hobby. Thanks Rick."

18 Apr 25'

VN reviewed: Introduction to Woodturning - Full Day

"Great course! Lovely welcome from Rick and a full and thorough day on the large making some great keepsakes. Thanks a lot Rick for your time!"

Rick Dobney Woodturning responded:

"Hi VN, Thank you for your kind review, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your day with me. You should be proud of your two pieces of work, they're excellent and will hopefully be a treasured reminder of a fun day. All the best Rick"

13 Apr 25'

Claire B reviewed: Introduction to Woodturning - Full Day

"Great day learning all the basics. Rick is very knowledgeable and a great teacher so you can quickly get to grips with the processes. Highly recommend P.S. He has the cleanest workshop I’ve ever seen! "

Rick Dobney Woodturning responded:

"Thank you very much for your kind review Claire. I'm glad that you both had a good day. Thank you also for acknowledging the clean and tidy workshop.... I do my best. All the best Rick "

9 Apr 25'

Jacob reviewed: Introduction to Bowl Turning - Full Day

"I had a very enjoyable day learning the basics of wood turning, having never used a lathe before. Rick's workshop was a great place to spend a day, with a finished bowl to take home too. He was great at demonstrating the techniques and clearly explaining everything (inc. tool selection, safety, tool handling etc.)."

Rick Dobney Woodturning responded:

"Thank you Jacob, I'm glad you enjoyed your day with me and took away so much from it. All the best Rick "