Woodturning - taster evening

£70.00

Come and join us for this woodturning taster session at Creative Nature HQ, Thames-Side Studios, Woolwich.

You will be taught in a small class of three on electric lathes.

This session is ideal for absolute beginners who have an interest in woodturning. You will be introduced to the foundations of turning wood safely and we will explore spindle work and the correct use of appropriate tools for each stage. You will learn how to operate the machines safely and explore the wide variety of work that can be produced on a lathe.

Starting simply, you will explore forms such as a garden dibber, mallet and bud vase.

Native woods (elm, oak, beech, cherry) will be available to turn.

After this introduction, we would encourage you to sign up to our five session woodturning course where we explore all the different areas in depth.

Due to the nature of this workshop, please wear overalls/shirt you don’t mind getting dirty, and avoid loose clothes or hanging accessories. Bring a hair tie if you have longer hair. No open-toed shoes.

Aim to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure a prompt start.

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Come and join us for this woodturning taster session at Creative Nature HQ, Thames-Side Studios, Woolwich.

You will be taught in a small class of three on electric lathes.

This session is ideal for absolute beginners who have an interest in woodturning. You will be introduced to the foundations of turning wood safely and we will explore spindle work and the correct use of appropriate tools for each stage. You will learn how to operate the machines safely and explore the wide variety of work that can be produced on a lathe.

Starting simply, you will explore forms such as a garden dibber, mallet and bud vase.

Native woods (elm, oak, beech, cherry) will be available to turn.

After this introduction, we would encourage you to sign up to our five session woodturning course where we explore all the different areas in depth.

Due to the nature of this workshop, please wear overalls/shirt you don’t mind getting dirty, and avoid loose clothes or hanging accessories. Bring a hair tie if you have longer hair. No open-toed shoes.

Aim to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure a prompt start.

Please note that this workshop will only take place if the required minimum number of participants is reached. You will be notified one week before the date of the workshop if it needs to be rescheduled. Alternative dates will be offered, but no refunds. Thank you for your support.

Creative Nature HQ is located in Thames-Side Studios, a 7.5 acre site of some 500 studios, situated by the river Thames, near Woolwich in the Borough of Greenwich.

  • Creative Nature HQ

    Unit TW-008

    Thames-Side Studios

    Harrington Way

    London SE18 5NR

There is plenty of free parking once you enter the site through the security gates which will be lifted for you. You can park either side. Creative Nature HQ is on the right hand side, just past the security hut. We are next to the Ethiopian cafe.The studio is a large workspace that often has its front doors wide open. Please come appropriately dressed for the weather.