The woodturning school

Workshop Facilities

You’ll find The Woodturning School at the back of the family-run Garthowen Garden Centre in Four Marks, Hampshire. It’s tucked away in the same building as the well-loved Hampshire Sheen finishes.

Our workshop, built in 2020, is packed with some awesome gear! We’ve got two Axminster 406s, an Axminster 508, a OneWay 2346, and Nova Saturn lathes. Plus, there’s a full extraction system paired with a Jet Air Filter to keep things clean and smooth.

When it gets chilly, we fire up our amazing wood burner that keeps everyone nice and cozy!

tools etc

Between Les and Martin, students have access to virtually every woodturning tool from some of the world’s top manufacturers.

Every student is equipped with a comprehensive set of woodturning tools and finishes to use during their course, along with access to additional tools for specialised courses. Moreover, each student receives a welcome pack containing high-quality abrasives, a dust mask, lathe stickers, a discount card for Axminster Tools, and further essential information.

Food and Drink at the Tree House Coffee shop

Morning coffee and lunch* are part of your course fee, and every course kicks off at the Garden Centre’s cozy Tree House Coffee Shop.

We’ll start with a short meet-and-greet, then head over to the workshop before coming back for lunch*. Check out your menu options below.

Toilets are right next to the coffee shop. The workshop has tea, coffee, and bottled water ready for you, too.

*Morning coffee and lunch are not included on our pen-turning courses.

Our Menu

The Treehouse Coffeeshop have been great and allowed us to have a varied menu for our students. We don’t need to know what you fancy for lunch before the day, but you can have whatever you like from the selection below!

Sandwiches

  • Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato

  • Coronation Chicken and Kos Lettuce

  • Fish Fingers, Tartare Sauce and Salad

  • Ham, Cheddar and Tomato

  • Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Chives and Salad

  • Tuna Mayo, Spring Onion and Sala

  • Tuna Mayo and Cheese

Sandwiches served with crisps. Gluten-free bread is available.

Jacket Potatoes

  • Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato

  • Chilli Con Carne and Cheese

  • Three Bean Chilli

  • Coronation Chicken and Kos Lettuce

  • Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Chives and Salad

  • Tuna Mayo, Spring Onion and Salad

  • Tuna Mayo and Cheese

  • Beans and Cheese

Jackets served with purple coleslaw

  • Grilled Goats Cheese Salad with Balsamic Glaze (served with spinach, beetroot and toasted pine nuts)

  • Ham, Egg and Chips

  • Macaroni Cheese (served with a dresses side salad)

  • Loaded Fries (df, gf) (Beef or Three Bean Chili (Vegan) and Cheese on skinny fries) (gf)

  • Quiche of the Day (Filo pastry quiche served with salad and house coleslaw)

  • Sausage Roll Meal (served hot with salad and house coleslaw)

  • Soup of the Day

KEY: gf: Gluten Free, df: dairy free, v: vegetarian, ve: vegan, gfa: Gluten Free Available

If you require information regarding the presence of allergens in any of the food or drinks, please ask. Whilst a dish may not contain a specific allergen, due to the wide range of ingredients used in the kitchen, foods may be at risk of cross-contamination by other ingredients.