TURNING WITH WOOD
Fall in love with woodturning!!
Anna Nichols is a professional furniture maker and wood turner.
Turning with wood for more than 27 years. Starting at school and in her Dad's garage as a teenager.
Anna is offering one to one wood turning taster sessions.
Allowing the new turner, the opportunity to get maximum amount of time on the lathe.
A two hour wood turner taster session
2-hour taster session dates
£70 Saturday morning:
(10am-12pm)
SEPTEMBER 28TH
OCTOBER 12TH
NOVEMBER 9TH
DECEMBER 14TH
£70 Thursday evenings
(6pm-8pm)
APRIL 25TH
MAY 30TH
JUNE 6TH OR 13TH
JULY 18TH OR 25TH
A one day course turning a small bowl
One day bowl turning
Saturday £180:
(10am-3pm)
SEPTEMBER 21ST or 28TH
OCTOBER 12TH
NOVEMBER 9TH or 16TH
DECEMBER 7TH or 14TH
A two day furniture making course
Two day course
Making a three legged stool
Saturday & Sundays £360:
(10am-3pm)
SEPTEMBER 21ST/22ND
OCTOBER 12TH/13TH
NOVEMBER 16TH/17TH
DECEMBER 7TH/8TH
A two person class with a family member or friend
One day bowl turning
£180 per person
Two hour turning taster
£70 per person
How to book a place?
Get in touch via email
If you would like to purchase a place as a gift voucher for a friend or family
Get in touch with Anna and that can be set up with an option to arrange the date later
Student Testimonials
'Delighted with these wood turning tasters - I'd always wanted to try this and you couldn't find a more patient and thoughtful teacher e.g. all the prepping done in advance so you had time to turn something new each time. I'll be back for more. Thanks Anna!!' - by Sarah
'A very enjoyable experience with opportunity to raise questions helping me decide to take up woodturning as a hobby. Thanks Anna' - by Andrew
'Brilliant experience! I have had a great two days of immersive tutoring by Anna, who is a great teacher with a wealth of experience in the industry. The two days were filled with lots of time on the lathe supported by Anna who readily gave her advice and guidance in an informal and very professional way. Highly recommend this course to anyone interested in wood turning. It'll give you the bug!!!!' - by Paul
Health & Safety in the workshop
Workshop PPE including visor's, dust masks and goggles provided. Long hair must be tied back.
Our workshop in winter can be cold, so suggest wearing a jumper or similar with non-baggy sleeves. Any jewellery or watches to be removed before starting wood turning. Remember your glasses if you require them to see up close.
You must be + 18 years of age to book a place on a wood turning course.
A lunch break will be taken for an hour on day classes. There is a kitchen in the workshop and local amenities nearby including cafes.
The beginner wood turner has to follow Anna's instructions whilst they are on the lathe to keep them safe from any harm.
We can rebook your course for another date if you have an urgent reason to delay
A reason for delay is a medical or family emergency.
Learning how to sharpen your turning chisels
Sharpening wood turning chisels - One hour session
Bring along your own set to sharpen during the session
Get in touch to book a date - £30
How to book a place? Email info@alnfurniture.co.uk
Workshop : alnfurniture, Edinburgh open workshop, 39-41 Assembly street, Leith, EH6 7BQ