All skill levels welcome.
 All materials, timber and equipment provided.
 Three lathes all fitted with variable speed & dust extraction.
Comfortable & well equipped heated workshop with ambient air filtration and anti-fatigue flooring.
Refreshments inclusive.
Detailed fact sheets provided.
Friendly and unbiased advice on woodturning tools and equipment.
An environment to feed your inspiration: Erwood Station Craft Centre features the work of over 70 artists and craftspeople and is located in the beautiful countryside of Mid Wales.

Good technique and confidence with tools are essential to good woodturning. You will learn which tools to use and when, the various grinds and profiles available and how to handle the tools safely - Fundamental principles which will give you the confidence to go on to develop new skills and undertake more advanced projects.

An informal course to get you started with the focus on completing one or two simple projects with a few of the most commonly used tools.

An intensive wood turning course covering the use & sharpening of the main turning tools including the skew chisel. The focus is very much on pure technique & tool use.

Jan/Feb - £100

April - November - £120

As the half day course but you will undertake and complete a project during the afternoon.

All courses cover instruction in the preparation and sharpening of woodturning tools. Learn how to maintain a sharp edge and an accurate bevel angle.

This course covers all the primary aspects of bowls & platters. Tooling, grinds & sharpening, chucking, reverse mounting, sanding & finishing.

Jan/Feb - £200

April - November - £230

A comprehensive two day Course combining Spindle Doctor on day one and Bowl Turning on day two.

Take your 'off the tool' finish to the next level and learn how to present the tools properly.

Advice on the various types of tools available and when to use them.