TURNING WITH WOOD


Learn the art of wood turning with a professional furniture maker and wood turner 

Fall in love with woodturning!!


Anna Nichols is a professional furniture maker and wood turner.

Turning with wood for more than 29 years. Starting at school and in her parents garage as a teenager.


Anna is offering one to one wood turning taster sessions and furniture making courses.


Allowing the new turner, the opportunity to get maximum amount of time on the lathe.

How to book a place?

Get in touch via email

info@alnfurniture.co.uk


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


Two Hour turning taster

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One Day Bowl turning course

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Wood turning extra tutorial

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A personal family or friends wood turning day

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Two day furniture making course

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Learn how to sharpen your chisels

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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.


Workshop : alnfurniture, Edinburgh open workshop, 39-41 Assembly street, Leith, EH6 7BQ