This is a class for two. It's suitable for absolute beginners as well as people with some woodworking experience. You and a friend will each make your own wooden bowl. Terry Vaughan, a very experienced woodturner and a friendly, approachable tutor, will guide you through the process step by step. In turn, you will complete each step in the process. You will take breaks while your partner is working, but participate in the discussion, learning all the time. This is true one to one teaching. Terry will give you his undivided attention throughout the making of your bowl. The…

Things to remember

You will need to tie back long hair and remove loose jewellery. Safety equipment, tools and materials and light refreshments are provided. There are no hidden charges. Don't forget your spectacles if you need them for close work! Parking is easy. The 125 bus runs from Totteridge and Whetstone…

Katherine - 11 February 2023

A really lovely day spent in Terry’s envy-inducing workshop. We were very pleased with our bowls. One of us was a total beginner and Terry was patient and kind as I got to grips with the tools. The more experienced of the two of us learnt new skills and tips for future projects. Terry was very hospitable and a pleasure to have teach us. Highly recommend.

Ruth - 7 May 2022

Absolutely excellent day. Terry took us through everything and had answers for all the (many) questions we had. We both have some woodwork experience (minimal with turning), but frankly I'd recommend this for a beginner too - he's a great teacher!

Paula - 5 April 2022

We had a great day with Terry and learnt so much! Having Terry all to ourselves meant the workshop was perfectly pitched for our ability. Terry shared lots of his knowledge during the day which was so interesting. We both left with beautiful bowls and are looking forward to having another go at turning one day soon. Many thanks!

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Private BookingMinimum 2 guests to book

£117.50

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Age Requirement

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.

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Terry Vaughan Woodturning

Terry is a woodturner who lives and works in North London. He has been turning wood for over 40 years, and has a workshop studio filled with the scent of timber, part-finished bowls and the tools needed for his work.

Terry made his first wooden bowl at school. It was a long time ago, but he still has that bowl. Years later, he built his first woodturning lathe out of scrap steel, and with it made his second bowl from a bit of elm. He still has that bowl too. He keeps nails in it, and every time he…

Terry Vaughan

Whetstone

17 Ashbourne Avenue

N20 0AL

London