Experiment with different techniques

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There’s more to woodturning than just ‘turning’. There are also ways of finishing your project

and making it unique. Whether it’s creating new textures, introducing colours or detailing - I have

several different classes to interest you.

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Each class is one day, giving you the chance to experiment with the finishes and techniques you’ve always wanted to try.

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Colouring course

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Adding colour can really make your project stand out. It can be used subtly to enhance an area or shape, or to make your work really eye-catching.

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You can bring along your own projects if you have any. If not, I will provide some test pieces.

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The day will cover various techniques. You can concentrate on just one or two, or have a little go at everything:

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• Paints & Colours​​

  • Ebonising

  • Spirit Stain

  • Iridescent

  • Liming Waxes

  • Gilt Creams

  • Metallic Powders

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• Finishes

  • Oils

  • Waxes

  • Polishes

  • Lacquers

  • Burnishing

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Texturing course

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If you’d like to add some texture and detailing to your project, then this class is for you.

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The day will cover various techniques, you can concentrate on one or have a try at more:

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• Texturing using pyrography

• Texturing tools and spiralling tools

• Abrasive wheels: Nylon and steel wheels to bring out the natural texture of the wood

• Rotary tools: Foredom and Proxon rotary shaft tools with lots of different cutters

• Sandblasting: from gentle grain enhancing to heavy sandblasting

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If you have your own projects, you can bring them along. If not, I will provide some test pieces.

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Spiral work

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If you’d really like to impress people, have a go at spiral work. You’ll learn some basics of spiralling various forms such as:

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• Spiral the stem of a goblet

• Spiral a candlestick

• Spiral a hollow form

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Feel free to bring along your own projects, but if you don’t have any, I will provide some test pieces.

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Piercing

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There are lots of different rotary shaft tools out there. This class gives you the opportunity to learn how to use them properly - and how different cutters can give different effects.

 

If you have your own projects, you can bring them along. If not, I will provide some test pieces.

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Hollow forms

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Looking for a challenge? Learn how to make a thin-walled hollow form from green timber. We will cover design and how to use various hollowing tools to create a thin walled hollow form.

 

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Ready to book your class?

Fill in the form on my contact page and we can arrange a date or discuss any questions you might have.