Class: Woodturning for Intermediates (Bowl)

IMPORTANT: This workshop requires you to have completed one of our ‘introduction to woodturning’ courses and/or have done some turning within the past 5 years.

Overview:

Learn some woodturning basics at our new Woodturning Studio in the Portobello Tool Library!

What to expect?

Through this intermediate-level class, you will take the next step on your turning journey and develop your woodturning skills and techniques, specifically those involved in bowl turning. We will aim to turn a complete wooden bowl / plant pot holder in the course of the evening, though it is possible that some folk may not finish the bowl in the time available; if this happens there are various ways to arrange a time to come back and finish it, so not to worry! (Read on for details…)

We will provide all the tools, PPE and the bowl blanks, though if anyone has a bowl blank of their own they wish to bring in then by all means do so; however we do stipulate no woods which produce toxic dust – generally this refers to yew and/or any dark tropical hardwoods. Other domestic hardwoods are fine.

We have four wood lathes, and you will be working individually with the support of our class teacher.

Non-ETL members are welcome!

This class counts as a lathe induction, meaning that if you are already an ETL member (or if you sign up for membership after this class), you will be able to book a space at our open 'Book a Lathe' sessions. That way, you can easily finish off your bowl in your own time if you don’t manage to complete it in this session!

Prerequisite: Completion of the introduction to lathe turning class or other previous lathe experience.

Materials: (all included) - reclaimed hardwood

Tools: Lathe, lathe chisels

Cost: £75 Standard | £67.50 ETL Members* 10% Discount | £60 Concession

*Proof of ETL membership required for discount when attending the workshop.

**** NOTE: Please notify us before booking a ticket for a minor. The workshops at the Edinburgh Tool Library are for participants age 18 or over but we might welcome minors 15 - 17 when accompanied by a parent/guardian. We will consider if the workshop is appropriate for a minor and reserve the right to confirm or cancel the booking. Thank you for your understanding and please do get in touch beforehand.

Contact details: hello@edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk

What we expect from you

• We expect all members, volunteers and staff to follow and uphold our shared Code of Conduct.

• Always ask the lead volunteer if you are unsure of anything, and always listen to them - they’re there to help you.

• Follow instructions to use machines safely (this includes always having the face-shield down when using the machine, tying long hair back, not wearing loose clothing or jewellery, and turning the lathe off when not in use).

• Have fun, be kind, and stay safe!