Introduction to Wood Turning Skills - Workshop

Introduction to Wood Turning Skills - Workshop

At: Lytham

Fees: £87

Course Length:
1 Day

Times:
9.30am - 4.30pm

Dates Available
Start Sat 23 Apr 2016 ENROL & PAY Start Sat 21 May 2016 ENROL & PAY Start Sat 11 Jun 2016 ENROL & PAY

This beginner’s level course in woodturning, has been developed to take students with little or no experience and over the day build up the confidence and skills enabling the candidates to consider the long duration introductory course

Running with lower numbers that the evening course, candidates will be instructed and shown how to safely operate the lathe with the aim of producing 2 quality items

All the projects pieces made can be taken home at the end of the day with no additional charge. The material costs are included within the course fee

The course delivered in partnership with WOOD AND STUFF LTD Lytham, Lancashire http://www.olivewoodturning.co.uk/ and will cover the following topics;

• Workshop Familiarisation
• Introduction to a lathe
• Basic tool use
• Introduction to different turning styles
• Tool sharpening objectives
• Turning speeds
• Sanding & Finishing

PROJECTS

• Basic cuts (Test piece - 'bumpy shiny stick')
• Bowl and/or Pen

Additional Information

(Please note this course is not held at the Myerscough College, Bilsborrow campus)

All tools, materials and tuition will be provided by WOOD AND STUFF LTD at their specialist training workshop in Lytham

Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch or to note that there is a McDonalds and Lidl store within walking distance of the venue

Items listed may be altered without notice depending on availability of materials and mechanisms.

Students are expected to wear suitable clothing (not loose fitting) or a specialist apron, suitable footwear (not canvas or open-toed). Loose fitting jewellery to be removed.

Progression

Introduction to Wood Turning Skills - Evening

How To Apply or Enquire Enrol and pay by phone: Tel: 01995 642255

Enquire online, using the 'Enquire' button at the top of this page

Enquire by email: shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk

Enquire by phone: 01995 642255

Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.