One day bowl turning on a pole lathe with Yoav Elkayam.

An opportunity to learn new skills or improve on existing ones.

We'll be learning to use traditional hook tools on a foot powered lathe, making bowls, cups and plates depending on the level of skill of each participant.

We'll discuss sharpening, wood selection, form and many other relevant topics to this beautiful craft.

Please note that these are one-off courses so we can't reschedule.

We need a minimum amount of participants for this to go ahead, so we might need to cancel the course in…

Things to remember

We'll be working outdoors in all weather (under a tarp if it rains) so dress suitably.

Sensible footwear, no sandals, open toe shoes or bare feet. A thick sole will help keep your feet warm in winter.

Please bring reading glasses for detailed work if you wear them.

If…

Vasoulla Savvidou - 24 August 2024

I loved learning how to turn a bowl on the bungee powered lathe. Touching the natural wood is good for the soul. ❤️🙏🏽❤️

Mark - 29 July 2024

Great day at a great site with lovely staff and a fantastic guest teacher. Highly recommended

Obby Guarantee

We ensure quality. If your class doesn't reach your expectations, we'll give your money back.

Age Requirement

This class is suitable for all ages

All students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.

Crafts Woodworking

London Green Wood

London Green Wood is cooperative of woodworkers practising rural crafts in the city. Based at Hackney City Farm, we work with green wood straight from the log and hand tools. All the wood we use has been felled locally.

We have been running events and teaching courses since 2011. We promise a beautiful setting, friendly people, the satisfaction of learning new skills and a fire when it gets chilly. We run courses for adults and for families. We offer low income and unwaged concessions on many of our courses.

People who have completed our Induction to the Workshop course can…

Hackney City Farm

Hackney

1a Goldsmith Row

E2 8QA

London