Les imparts his knowledge and skill of turning elegant, classical shapes on this terrific spindle-based 3-part project course. Bookable 6 months in advance, the first course is on 22nd March 2025 and runs every three months after.

Vaguely similar in shape to the cricketing Ashes urn, Les shares his expertise and passion for crafting elegant, classical shapes in this fantastic spindle-based 3-part project course.

Join Les on this inspiring course and discover the techniques needed to turn this exquisite piece—from shaping to hollowing it out. You will also learn how to turn and reverse mount a finial lid, fitting all three parts of the piece snugly together.

Bookable six months in advance, the first exciting intermediate course is on 22nd March 2025 and will continue every three months. Join our newsletter for course availability and other updates.

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      A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking total is due at the time of booking unless you are booking within 14 days of the course in which case, the full balance is due. After deposit payment has been made, an invoice for the balance will be sent which will be due no less than 14 days prior to the course. See our Terms and Conditions for full details.

    7. What next?

      After payment, we will send you all the information you need to join the course on the date you booked.

    8. *Minimum Numbers.

      In the rare occurrence that there are fewer than three students enrolled on the course 7 days prior to the booked date, we may not run the course. If this is the case, will contact you and offer you an alternative date or a full refund.

This class is not suitable for beginners or those with a limited knowledge of woodturning.

More Information

  • Your Day Includes:

    - A place on a group of 4 students*
    - Timber
    - Use of machinery
    - Use of Tools (You can bring your own)
    - Use of any consumables or other
    - Lunch at the onsite coffee shop
    - Refreshments
    - PPE and Insurance

  • Timings

    - 9.00am: Meet for a meet and greet coffee at the Tree House Coffee Shop at the Garden Centre.
    - 9.30am: Start to make shavings!
    - 12.30pm: Back to the coffee shop for lunch
    - 1.00pm: More shavings to complete the project pieces
    - 4.00pm: End of the day. Be prepared for the day to overrun to give everyone time to finish their pieces.

  • Tools Used

    - Spindle Roughing Gouge
    -1/2″ Spindle Gouge
    -3/8″ Spindle Gouge
    - Diamond Parting Tool
    - Les Thorne Multi Purpose Tool
    - Abrasives
    - Sanding Sealer
    - Finishing Wax
    - Finishing Oils

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