2 day Woodturning Courses

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Peter Child was the first to offer the idea of a two day residential woodturning course back in 1963. It quickly became hugely popular with hundreds of enthusiastic pupils arriving in Little Yeldham from all over the world.
The present day course, given by his son Christopher, runs twice a week, all year round, and follows the original formulae. Beginners are gently placed in the deep end with the bowl gouge and almost all see a finished bowl at the end of the first day.
The second day covers everything else including spindle turning, tools and sharpening, timber and seasoning, drilling and chuck work, polishing and finishing. The course can be flexible as there is 100% access to the lathes and Chris will only take two or three people at a time. If a pupil wants a more advanced course or wants to specialize in making only dolls house furniture, bagpipes or even prototype wind generators there is no problem - we have seen them all over the last 30 years of teaching! Beginners or intermediate, young or old, are all very welcome.
The new workshop is purpose built, spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The location is relaxed and rural, being in the very heart of East Anglia. We will book comfortable accommodation nearby for yourself and your companions if you ask.
Cost for two days is a very reasonable £160 which includes two pub lunches. We supply tools and materials but accomodation would be extra. Start time is 9 a.m. each day.

Click on the picture to get a larger view. Christopher has recently made a name for himself writing for magazines including Woodturning, Woodturner, Woodworker, Practical Woodworking and Traditional Woodworking.

FREE WOODTURNING DEMONSTRATIONS

We normally have demonstrations of woodturning which are held on a regular basis on the third Saturday of every month.
Additional demonstrations are given (on the first Saturday in the month) if they can be arranged.
They are free of charge and refreshments are available. Demonstration start times are 10-00 a.m. and 2-00pm. They last for 2 hours, more or less, depending on the program. There is normally a coffee break after 1 hour. There is usually an informal question and answer session at some time and you are welcome to join in. We are always particularly pleased to answer beginners questions. The shop will of course be open all day and Roy or Chris will help with any technical queries on equipment etc.

Please note this arrangement may have to change at any time and without notice. There is no need to book but to avoid disappointment it is wise to ring us to confirm the details before you come.

Given by professional demonstrators
Tony Witham and others
 

Demonstrations start at 10-00 a.m. and are repeated at 2-00 p.m.

We expect to arrange further demo's on the same basis - on the third Saturday in every month. Also if possible we will try to arrange some for the first Saturday in the month - watch this space!

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