Recommendations for tuition

[PaulArthur]

Hey everyone.
I was very lucky in lockdown to inherit the lathe, tools, and Sorby sharpening thing from a friend’s dad. The only problem is that I couldn’t also inherit his knowledge and skills, and so I’ve mad a hash of everything I have tried so far.

Can anyone recommend a good place for tuition? I’m in the midlands, but very happy to travel - there’s less out there that I can see than there used to be, but there’s still lots around. I just wondered if anyone had any experience of places to go and places to avoid?

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Get yourself a (newer) copy of this first. -
https://www.google.com/search?q=woo..._wanqP4G_FePhw0D8xJ7RA:1651735349342&tbm=isch

 

[treeturner123]

If you've the money, try a tuition course, look at several and go for someone whose work you like the look of.

If you're just dipping as toe in, join a local club. Most have beginners classes fairly regularly.

In either case, go to the AWGB site and look under 'Resources'. There is a list of clubs and a list of tutors in map form.

Happy Turning.

PS there's no known cure for the addiction!
Phil

 

[Democritus]

Get a copy of the late, great, Mark Clark’s book. ‘Woodturning - A Craftman’s Guide’. It covers the basics, with lots of good advice,and is very well illustrated by clear photographs.
D.

 

[Dave Moore]

Hey everyone.
I was very lucky in lockdown to inherit the lathe, tools, and Sorby sharpening thing from a friend’s dad. The only problem is that I couldn’t also inherit his knowledge and skills, and so I’ve mad a hash of everything I have tried so far.

Can anyone recommend a good place for tuition? I’m in the midlands, but very happy to travel - there’s less out there that I can see than there used to be, but there’s still lots around. I just wondered if anyone had any experience of places to go and places to avoid?

Hi,
I am moving down to Tamworth in the next couple of months and will gladly come to you to give you a hand if you can wait that long. I originally trained with Chris Stott who lived local to me at the time. No idea where he is now. You could also join a local wood turning club.
Regards,
Dave

 

[PaulArthur]

Hi,
I am moving down to Tamworth in the next couple of months and will gladly come to you to give you a hand if you can wait that long. I originally trained with Chris Stott who lived local to me at the time. No idea where he is now. You could also join a local wood turning club.
Regards,
Dave

That would be really amazing. I definitely get on better with seeing people working in person than reading alone…

I’m near Solihull and there’s a bit of a gap around here for woodturning clubs. Nothing between Bromsgrove and Tamworth seemingly…
When is the big move?

 

[Paul Hannaby]

I do tuition and am about an hour south of you.

 

[Dave Moore]

That would be really amazing. I definitely get on better with seeing people working in person than reading alone…

I’m near Solihull and there’s a bit of a gap around here for woodturning clubs. Nothing between Bromsgrove and Tamworth seemingly…
When is the big move?

Hi,
I’m going for a hernia op on 9th June so I’m expecting to be down there around July. I’ll let you know when I have a definite date.
Regards,
Dave

 

[Dave Moore]

I do tuition and am about an hour south of you.

Some nice pieces on your site Paul.
Regards,
Dave

 

[Glynne]

Hi Dave, there used to be a club at Water Orton you could check out when you move. I’m nowhere in the league of Paul but I live in Sutton Coldfield so if you want a chat after your move give me a PM.
Cheers

 

[Adam Pinson]

When i was starting out i leaned a lot from this turner, top tip....... https://www.youtube.com/c/TurnAWoodBowl

 

[KeenToLearn]

Hi PaulArthur,

I had some tuition some years ago from Kevin in Earlswood

Seems to have hiked his prices somewhat but he is very good and patient. I was also given a lathe and although originally an engineer by trade, this lathework is v different!

 

[PaulArthur]

Hi PaulArthur,

I had some tuition some years ago from Kevin in Earlswood

Seems to have hiked his prices somewhat but he is very good and patient. I was also given a lathe and although originally an engineer by trade, this lathework is v different!

Thanks
Sadly, I think Covid has cause him to close down. There’s been no movement on his website in a couple of years and a message at the top saying he’s not taking orders.

 

[Craig22]

I can't help with turning, but I learnt cabinetmaking from a guy called Chris Arnold over in Ross on Wye. I have to say I'm an amateur, but a trained one with a good selection of hand and machine tools.

Craig

 

[Robbo3]

The Woodturning Shop, ie, Martin Sabin-Smith & Les Thorne have some vacancies on their beginners course
- Woodturning Tuition in Hampshire

 

[Blister]

List here

https://www.registerofprofessionalturners.co.uk/professional-tutors

 

[Paul Hannaby]

Or there's this list on the AWGB website - I thought Mr Blister would know all about that one given his new job

 

[Dave Moore]

That would be really amazing. I definitely get on better with seeing people working in person than reading alone…

I’m near Solihull and there’s a bit of a gap around here for woodturning clubs. Nothing between Bromsgrove and Tamworth seemingly…
When is the big move?

Hi PaulArthur,
My op has been put back until the 7th July so I’ll be a little bit longer before I’m recovered but I haven’t forgotten about coming to see you if you still want me to.
Regards,
Dave