
INTRODUCTORY WOODTURNING COURSE

This woodturning course offers an exciting day where you get to explore your creative side in wood.
Honey dipper, foot massager, rolling pin - you get to take whatever you make home with you as a momento.
INTRODUCTORY COURSE INFORMATION
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Course participants: 2 - 3
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Minimum age: 18 years (unless by prior vetting)
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Bookings essential
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Tea & coffee provided
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BYO lunch
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All safety equipment provided
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Must wear covered footwear
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Hair must be tied back
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Camera recommended
Our 1 day introductory woodturning course is designed to get you on the lathe and teach you the basics of woodturning. The course runs on advertised weekends from 10am to 5pm, or by arrangement.
The course is organised so that each stage is demonstrated first, and then guidance is offered as you proceed. The aim is to make several projects that you can finish ready to take home. There is the option to add embellishment to those pieces at the end, if desired.
TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE
Lathe Tools & Safety
Tool Sharpening
Tool Control
Selection & Preparation of Timber
The Basics of Design
Making Shavings
Sanding & Finishes
SUPPLIED
Morning & Afternoon Tea
All Safety Equipment
Timber & Chisels
Sandpaper & Finishes
BRING WITH YOU
Lunch
Covered Footwear
Your neatly tied back hair
Camera
Notepad
A sense of humour
For more information on upcoming dates please email walkerswoodturning@hotmail.co.nz
OTHER COURSES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Individual Woodturning Tuition
Intermediate or Advanced Woodturning
Specialist Projects - Clock making, Natural edge work, Embellishment, etc