I offer 3 personalised courses tailored to your learning journey:
Each course is conducted one-on-one to maximize your learning experience. Extended days are offered at R1000 p/d.
Booking in advance is necessary to secure your spot. A 50% deposit will be asked.
Beginners Course: Discover essential woodturning techniques over a comprehensive 3-day session. Perfect for crafting your unique hand-turned bowl.
Intermediate Course: Expand your skills with a 4-day program focusing on advanced chisel techniques and applications.
Advanced Course: Explore nuanced woodturning arts and exclusive techniques developed over 30 years, utilizing diverse tools. This course is an intensive 3 day course.
Beginners: 3 days | R6000
Day 1:
– Preparation and attaching faceplate to log
– Chainsaw techniques
– Turning the bowl’s exterior with a heavy-duty gouge and sharpening skills
– Detaching and reattaching faceplate using glue
Day 2:
– Reversing the bowl for interior hollowing
– Truing the exterior
– Careful handling of the grinder
– Hollowing inside with specialized tools, including an electric sculpting tool and careful handling of a grinder
Day 3:
– Sanding techniques from 60 to 1200 grit for a polished finish, followed by waxing
– Inlaying African Black wood dust and fixing cracks
– Completion may extend to a 4th day depending on progress
Course includes:
– All necessary equipment
– Log for creation
Intermediate : 4 days | R8000
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Advanced: 5 days | R10000
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