Woodturning Courses
...beginners course now available!

Beginners Course Now Available!

Officially accredited and certificated by Ulster Woodturning in an up to date training suite at The Woodturning Centre, Newtownabbey, located in The Open Arms Centre Complex, 34a Ballynure Road, BT36 5SW.

The Demonstration Area

The Training Suite

Course Duration

Next Course:
Friday 31st Jan - Saturday 1st Feb
9.30 - 4.00pm
Max. 4 Students
Cost £250 (deposit required)
inc. Lunch/Tea & Coffee

Lunch will be a sandwich choice.

Who to Contact?

Spaces currently available for course starting Friday 31st January 2025 Contact Paul Finlay
Tel 07547399533 to reserve a place.

Please note those travelling a distance each day may make use of local Bed & Breakfast facilities. Please ask Paul Finlay for further details.

Alternatively, use the Contact Page to send us an email, click button below.

Course Outline

Each course is designed to take participants from little or no understanding of woodturning to a level which can assist them to turn safely at home.

Participants will be taken through;
* health and safety in relation to woodturning,
* the woodturning lathe and its components,
* how to sharpen each individual tool in preparation for turning.

What You Will Learn:

Day1
Is designed to take each participant though turning between centres using the appropriate tools. Students will be taught the foundations of spindle work between centres including how to turn beads, coves and fillets, as well as how to sand and finish work correctly. These key elements are commonly used in the turning of such items as candlesticks and lamps.

Day2
Will be dedicated to face plate turning. Students will be taught how to turn the outside and inside of a bowl using the correct tools and how to apply an appropriate finish.