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1 DAY FRUIT TURNING CLASS

Service Description

Discover the joy of crafting fruit at our popular workshop! Whether you're perfecting bowl gouge or spindle gouge techniques, this course is not only a fun way to learn, but also a fantastic opportunity to create unique gifts for craft fairs. Throughout the course, you'll master essential techniques like work holding and friction chucking, which can be applied to various projects. Craft a jam chuck to secure your pieces, and create your very own apple and pear. We'll explore a range of vibrant wood options, allowing you to choose the timber that suits your preferences. By the end of the course, you'll leave with all the skills and knowledge to craft your own fruit pieces! What tools you will use: Skew chisel Bowl gouge Parting tool Spindle gouge Roughing gouge Scrapers

  • Starts 27 Jun
  • 180 British pounds
  • Gammons Hill

CLASSROOM FACILITIES 

The classroom provides individual lathes, complete sets of turning tools, safety gear, and all necessary materials for each student. Located in a well-lit and spacious workshop on a thriving farm shop site, it offers a refreshing environment with opportunities for retail therapy during breaks from turning.

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY 

  •  9:30am - 10am            Warm welcome, introductions over coffee 

  • 10am - 1pm                   Workshop time 

  • 1pm - 2pm                     Lunch

  • 2pm - 4pm                   Workshop time

  • 4pm - 4:30pm             Debrief and unwind

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LUNCH

Lunch is provided onsite at the farm shops Wonderfull super cosy restaurant 

SAFETY INFORMATION

We provide safety visors and a soft dust mask but feel free to bring your own safety gear. Wear appropriate shoes; no open sandals, deck shoes, or flip-flops. Please inform us of any medical conditions for emergency preparedness.

CANCELATION POLICY

  • Deposit required on signup and balance paid on arrival

  • No refunds are given if you withdraw 6 weeks or less prior to course 

  • If you withdraw up to 2 months before a class, you may apply this amount to future class' within six months of your cancelled class date.

  • Exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis 

LOCATION

Millers Farm shop, Gammons Hill, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7RA

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