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Greenwood Turning - End Grain Cups

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Description

Learn to turn end grain cups on a pole lathe. This two-day workshop is suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced pole lathe turners. Over two days, you will learn how to select and prepare wood for cup blanks and then focus on learning techniques to turn end grain items on the pole lathe. You will be able to complete several cups over the duration of the course and have time to study different forms and explore the many possibilities of end grain turning. The course will be led by internationally recognised pole lathe turner Owen Thomas, a professional greenwood worker and teacher.

What's included in the price?

Everything is included. All materials, tuition, tool use, a hot veggie lunch and copious amounts of tea/coffee and biscuits.

Duration

2 days

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

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Greenwood Days

with Craft Courses since 2014

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Greenwood Days have been running woodland craft courses since 1998, from a beautiful 90 acre wood in the National Forest on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border. We offer day, weekend, midweek and week-long courses ranging from traditional Windsor chair-making to contemporary willow sculpture, longbow making to spoon carving. Our tutors are all highly skilled professional craft workers who share our passion for preserving, promoting and passing on these crafts and techniques.

Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Seniors
  • Advanced/pro level
  • Public transport
  • Parking provided
  • Suitable for beginners
  • UK Holiday
  • Intermediate level
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Venue

Ferrers Centre, Melbourne Road, Staunton Harold, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Derbyshire, LE65 1RU