Woodturning Workshops

Woodturning Workshops at Mercury School of Woodwork by Experienced Woodturners

Discover the rewarding craft of woodturning in our well-equipped workshop, designed for beginners and intermediate learners alike.

Guided by our experienced woodturner Connor Trembath (Barefoot Carpenter), you’ll develop essential skills, learn safe methods, and create stunning wooden pieces. Each session focuses on a specific turning skill, ensuring a structured yet creative learning experience.

Woodturning is a versatile woodworking technique that transforms raw wood into functional and decorative items using a lathe. From mastering tool handling to understanding grain direction, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to continue woodturning independently.

All materials needed and the use of any equipment is included in the course fee. Students will go home with their own creation.

Session Overview:

1. Safety and Machine Introduction: Learn the basics of safety, the lathe, tools, and techniques. This focuses on spindle turning and working with longitudinal grain. You will then practice by trying to make a spindle item of your choosing, such as a tall candleholder, rolling pin, honey dipper, or holiday decoration.
2. Bowl Turning and Open-ended Turning: Learn to turn cross-grain and turn yourself a beautiful and functional wooden bowl.

• Duration: 2 lessons
• Course Fee: R 1 800 per person
• Time: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

Our courses fill up quickly. Should your preferred date be fully booked, we can add you to the waitlist. We take a max of 3 students per course.

WEDNESDAYS

This is a 2-day course.

2026 STARTING DATES:

Jan: 14th, 21st, 28th
Feb: 4th, 11th, 18th
March: 4th, 11th, 18th
April: 8th, 15th, 22nd
May: 13th, 20th, 27th
June: 17th, 24th
July: 1st, 8th, 15th
Aug: 12th, 19th, 26th
Sept: 9th, 16th, 23rd
Oct: 7th, 14th, 21st
Nov: 11th, 18th