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!

Contact the host of Class: Woodturning for Intermediates (Bowl)