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our courses woodturning fine goblets |
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| introduction To push and encourage you to build on your existing wood turning skills with step by step guidance. We hope to develop the skills associated with the art of delicately turned wood, the end result being the ability to turn a thin or spiral stem goblet. These added skills plus a completed and treasured item will be yours to take home and develop in your own workshop. A good knowledge of lathe tools and techniques is essential for this two day course. what you will learn How to select, prepare and mount materials on the lathe. How to use the lathe and tools in a safe and constructive manner aimed at completion of the work piece, plus the correct use and sharpening of tools, sanding and finishing. All these techniques will enable you to achieve your completed project, either a thin stem or cut spiral stem goblet. teaching method This is a ‘hands on’ course, each student being able to work at their own pace. The course will be lead by the tutor who will both demonstrate and explain the techniques to the group as a whole and individuals as required. additional notes & course availability All materials for set projects are included in the cost, as is tea/coffee and a light lunch. Please check the course calendar for availability. Course hours will run from 9am - 5pm. There is no upper age limit for students, however the minimum age is 14 years old and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the course and must not be left unattended during class hours. If you would like to read our terms and conditions click here.   You can download a printer-friendly course profile in PDF format for this course by clicking here - Adobe Reader is required to view course profiles, it is available as a free download from Adobe -  |
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