One to One Tuition

To gain the most from a woodturning lesson,
book one of our professional turners for a
one-to-one lesson.

Learning one-to-one is arguably the best way to learn, particularly if you are looking to learn a specific technique, tool or project.

Both Les Thorne and Martin Saban-Smith are professional turners each with years to teaching experience.

A one-to-one lesson costs £350.00 for the day and includes everything you need for the day.

To book a one-to-one lesson with Les or Martin, please complete the form opposite to request your preferred date (and a backup). We will check our other calendars and get back to you to confirm either a date or suggest an alternative.

Following confirmation, we will make the booking for you and send you an invoice for the balance payment.

Please note that Fridays, Saturdays and Sundys are unlikely to be confirmed due to group classes taking up most weekends.

Add up to three friends for the day at an additional cost of £40.00 per person. Everyone in the class must be learning/turning the same thing.

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More Information

  • Your Day Includes:

    - A one-to-one lesson with Les or Martin
    - Timber
    - Use of machinery
    - Use of Tools (Please bring your own)
    - Use of any consumables
    - 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: Afternoon session to continue work on technique.
    - 4.00pm: End of the day.

  • Tools Used

    Whatever you need to complete your lesson requirements.

    We Strongly recommend you bring your own freshly sharpened tools if you have them.