Autumn 2026: Wood Turning
Create a free account to applyTurn wood on a lathe, learning safe tool use before shaping it with gouges. Build accuracy, planning, focus and teamwork as you make a pen, an egg cup and a small bowl, with all equipment, tools and wood provided.
This hands-on workshop introduces participants to wood turning on a lathe, starting with the basics of making a piece of wood into a round cylinder and then shaping it with gouges. You will learn how to work safely with the equipment and tools before moving on to practical making, developing confidence as you create small finished pieces.
Across the workshop, participants make a range of items including a pen, an egg cup and a small bowl. All equipment, tools and wood are provided, and no previous experience is needed, making it a strong introduction for anyone who wants to work creatively with wood and develop practical making skills.
The workshop is designed for young people who enjoy working with their hands and want to build transferable skills such as accuracy, planning, focus and teamwork. Places are very limited, so applicants are encouraged to apply early.
26 November 2026
Apply by 26 November 2026. Only 3 places are left, so applications may close early.
28 November 2026, 10:30 – 15:30
Session 1
5 December 2026, 10:30 – 15:30
Session 2
Location
- Must be 16-19 years old during the workshop dates.
- Able to make their own way to and from the venue throughout the workshop.
- Must be available for the duration of the workshop.
- Must be creative and have good hand-eye co-ordination.
- Application should demonstrate a passion for working with your hands.
- Must be able to attend every day of the workshop.
Fully funded by generous sponsors.
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