Wood Turning & Woodwork (Weekly Classes)

with Phil Francis

Tuesdays | 10am -12:30pm during term time.

Wednesdays | 7pm-9.30pm during term time.

£12.50 std | £10.50 mem

Our wood turning and woodwork classes are very popular and often sell out. We are unable to accommodate any extra walk-ins due to the nature of the classroom, so booking in advance is essential to avoid being turned away.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

During the sessions you will work on a project of your own choice so that your own level of skill increases and you finish with a completed item. You will be encouraged and instructed in the use of electrical powered hand tools. The room is equipped with a woodturning lathes so there will be an opportunity to learn or to continue some woodturning.

During the sessions learners will:

- Select materials and tools appropriate to the chosen task.

- Show how materials are cut, shaped and formed, to designed tolerances.

- Use design briefs to guide design thinking.

- Practice skills to complete other projects at home.

- Observe health & safety issues concerning woodworking.

These sessions are for those with a general interest in woodwork and who have a project in mind. It is suitable for all levels of ability and will be taught on an individual basis.

During the sessions, the tutor will provide small group demonstrations and individual support to ensure that learners can work at their own level and at their own pace.

WHAT TO BRING

Please bring a pencil and project idea(s). These will be discussed and, by the end of your first session, a plan will be drawn up including a cutting list and some idea of the cost.

Learners will need to provide their own materials, which can’t be stored at the centre, and brought to each session. The use of different materials will be discussed relative to their cost eg. bookcase made from MDF will be much cheaper to make than one of solid oak. It depends on your choice as to how much you spend.

• Workshops - Weekly Workshop
• £12.50
• 13 October 2026-16 December 2026
• 150 minutes
• Queens Park Arts Centre
• Ages 16+
• 
  Extra walk-ins must be turned away - capacity is 7 for health and safety. This is now the only listing for Phil's classes (rather than one for woodturning and one for woodwork)