Pole lathe turning - plate turning

Description

Turning plates on a pole lathe. This two day workshop is suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced pole lathe turners. On day one of the class, you will begin to learn how to source and prepare wood for plate turning and then the best practical techniques to turn a plate on a pole lathe. Once you have turned your first plate, you will spend the rest of the course improving your technique with further plate turning and learning about design, form and tool care. The course will be led by internationally recognised pole lathe turner Owen Thomas, a professional greenwood worker and teacher. Please note pole lathe turning can be physically demanding but there will be plenty of breaks during the course.

What's included in the price?

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

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

Greenwood Days

with Craft Courses since 2014

Message the tutor

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.