Street Forge Workshops

Wood Turning & Wood Carving Courses

Street Forge workshops are now offering commercial Wood Turning and Wood Carving courses to anyone wishing to learn these age-old skills. These courses are carried out in our recently refurbished workshop using brand new machinery and tooling. Courses are run at both beginner and intermediate levels and a series of 'Master Classes' are also available for those who want to take their skills to the next level.

2 and 3 day courses are run throughout the week and are scheduled to best fit in with those attending them. Weekend courses can also be arranged if required. Each course is limited to four participants. This number affords each learner ample operating space and plenty of time with the instructor. All tools, machinery and safety equipment are provided to each learner. Lunch and refreshments are also provided on each day of the course at no extra charge.

Wood Turning courses at Street Forge Workshops have been made possible with support and kind donations from the Worshipful Company of Turners of London. For more information please visit their website: www.turnersco.com.

About the Instructor - Dick Waller

Dick has worked with wood for all of his working life starting out as a carpenters apprentice at just 15. Since then he has worked with many wood working companies and organisations and acrued a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Dick has been carving and turning for 35 years using these skills as a Master Craftsman with the Ministry of Ancient Monuments - a government body responsible for the maintenance and restoration of medieval churches, castles and windmills.

Street Forge Workshops can help course participants to organise and order personal turning and carving tools and equipment through our partnership with Axminster Power Tools who usually offer a 'next day' delivery service. This will ensure that you get the best kit for your money available to use during the course if you wish. You can see Axminster's vast selection at their website; www.axminster.co.uk.