Terry Vaughan Woodturning
Read more +
It was a very fun day. I have learnt the technique of turning a piece of wood into a nice and smooth bowl in a day! I am very proud of my bowl! Terry is a super friendly, fun, patient and informative teacher. The workshop is really cool and relaxed. Highly recommended!
BaoyanThe one to one class was excellent and very instructive. The bowl turned out well and I felt I had learned a lot. Terry was avery good teacher
CarolineTerry is a patient teacher and the course is a great guided introduction to bowl turning. I'd really recommend it.
GulI really enjoyed my one on one class with Terry, he was very patient with a newbie and explained everything clearly. I left with an amazing bowl which I can’t wait to gift to my husband. It was a really great class, would highly recommend.
RuthHad a great time! Terry is very knowledgable and teaches you so much, and at the end of it you get to leave with an amazing bowl!
PeterTerry was a fantastic teacher - I had a great afternoon and came away with a lovely bowl to give away as a gift. Would highly recommend a class with Terry.
JessA 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.
Kate CheemaThe introduction to woodturning was really pleasant and nice. It’s really great to try this technique and to go home with a beautiful bowl ;)
HeliaReally enjoyed my class and I love my bowl! Wish to do more classes. Terry is a gentle soul and very encouraging.
monique chambersI got this class for my partner, and he really enjoyed the session and all the learning. I enjoyed hearing the detailed report. Thank you so much for making it a nice and interesting experience for him.
TatianaAbsolutely 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!
RuthTerry is patient, takes his time to explain on how to use tools safely. Also explained in detail on what one should look out for in wood blocks. Was a good experience going to his session.
Mo BobatBrilliant class. Lovely guy. Very knowledgeable. The time flies. Love my bowl
HenryWe 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!
PaulaHad an absolutely amazing day, really proud of what I achieved under the amazing instructions from Terry. I would definitely recommend to anyone with a fondness for woodwork. Terry was very knowledgeable, instructive and most of all fun. I hope anyone who goes enjoys it as much as I did.
Nimai EarlesThe woodturning class with Terry was excellent. He was a great teacher and took me through everything from the techniques I'd need to the equipment I could get if I wanted to start. His workshop is a great place to learn and a wonderful environment to spend some time in (along with his cat). Would highly recommend - once I've got a workshop, I think I'll be getting a lathe Cheers Terry!
BenTerry was great at guiding my partner and me (complete beginners!) through the process of creating our first-ever wooden bowls! At the end of the day we created two lovely pieces we can be proud of and cherish forever. Thank you, Terry!
Karina HristovaGreat day making a wooden bowl with Terry! So proud of what I achieved and can't believe I did it in 5 hours! Terry has a great teaching style.. He's on hand when you need a little extra help and support, but knows when he can step back and let you take control which is amazing for learning hands on rather than just watching. Good set up too in his workshop in the garden so felt very Covid safe. Thanks Terry - highly recommended and I'm so proud of my bowl!
Julia GeensI spent a really enjoyable afternoon learning the basics of wood turning with Terry Vaughan. I hadn't ever tried wood turning before and was expecting to find it really difficult but Terry is a great teacher giving lots of support to start off with and as my confidence grew standing back a bit to help me learn from doing. At the start of the class he promised I would have a bowl I could sell at the end, didn't really believe him but it's true I think I could sell it if I wanted to. Thanks Terry.
DanielMy son and I had a great day each turning an impressive professional looking bowls.The tuition from Terry was informative and friendly.
GeoffWhat a wonderful day I had on Terry’s woodturning class. As a beginner I found his one-to-one tuition spread over seven or so hours a great way of learning the basics. I particularly appreciated being thrown in the deep end right from the start, but always under Terry’s watchful eye and expert guidance. The course was remarkably comprehensive covering the basics of bowl turning as well as spindle turning, and Terry thoughtfully answered every question I threw at him. I came away with good practical knowledge and confidence using the lathe and cutting tools, not to mention a beautiful Cherrywood bowl and two Beechwood spinning tops. Thank you Terry!
BrianMy boyfriend and I absolutely loved this workshop! Terry was very knowledgeable, patient and talented, and guided us through the whole process expertly. We left the day with two unique beautiful bowls that we are very proud of!
ClaireI really enjoyed the one-to-one woodturning class with Terry. All instructions were clear and after 4 hours of questions, answers, practising, turning and sanding I was able to finish my own wooden bowl with oil and take it with me back home. I experienced a very friendly atmosphere and Terry's dedication to helping me to succeed.
MichalMy wife and i have spent a great afternoon with Terry making our bowls, it was great fun and Terry was a great teacher and host. We love our bowls and will certainly use them. very recommended!
NivThis was a really good course. Terry really knows about bowl turning and is a good, patient teacher. His workshop is well equipped and well lit - there is even a kettle for that all important tea break. The fact that it is a one to one course means you get his undivided attention and can ask every question you might have and he'll notice if you're doing something not quite right and correct you. At the end of the day you go home with a bowl you can be proud of. I would recommend this course.
AliceAbsolutely loved Terry's class! We did a two-person woodturning class. We had never woodturned before and Terry was such a great teacher. He was very supportive and patient while also encouraging us to express our own creativity and figure things out on our own whenever possible. The whole experience was so worth it and we went home with such beautiful bowls. We would recommend this to anyone and hope to do it again ourselves soon!
MartinaThe workshop was excellent. Terry was an brilliant teacher, very patient and clear, and our bowls turned out beautifully.
TraceyReally enjoyed the course! We were both given great guidance and were able to create 2 awesome wooden bowls at the end!
LeoMy daughter and I had a joint class with Terry in May 2019. It was excellent. He was patient, friendly and helpful and we each came away with a beautiful bowl
FionaThoroughly enjoyed the workshop, thank you Terry.
LouisFor my girlfriend's birthday, I bought her the bowl making class for. 2 Terry is an excellent teacher and very patient. We'd never done any bowl turning before but Terry took us through every part of the process and promised we'd get a really nice bowl each at the end. This was definitely the case as the bowls are beautiful and impressed all my friends and family. The whole day lasts over 7 hours and includes lunch so definitely value for money. Couldn't recommend enough.
AndrewMy daughter bought my wife and I a wooden bowl making course for two for my birthday. The day was truly excellent and exceeded our expectations. Terry’s workshop is fully equipped , spacious and professional. He made us feel very welcome and outlined what the day would involve , the safety features and areas that might be challenging to complete beginners and instils confidence. He had a great selection of wooden blocks to choose from and the many examples of his own work that are in the workshop are very inspiring. We were both truly amazed and delighted with our finished product. Many thanks Terry.
Peter sellarsI am a 72-year-old lady with no practical skills whatsoever. A chance encounter with a Youtube video sparked my curiosity about woodturning, as a result of which I've just had a thoroughly enjoyable one-to-one lesson with Terry Vaughan in his well-appointed North London workshop. A master of his craft, Terry really is the best of teachers. He's unflappable, extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and conveys his advice and instruction very clearly. It was thrilling to see a square solid block of wood become, under his gentle and patient guidance, a beautiful little bowl which I shall cherish always. I would love to take this new interest further, and hope to do so in the near future. I can highly recommend one of Terry's lessons. Mine was a greatly rewarding experience and terrific fun.
Jill DaviesI bought a one day wood turning class for my husband and I for his birthday present and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Terry informed us at the beginning of the day we would come away with two bowls that would be high quality and this was definitely the case despite having never attempted anything like this before. We took turns on the lathe using different tools and techniques to craft our bowls from teak and cherry and love the results. Will definitely come back to the craft at some point in the future and have recommended Terry to friends who were interested.
AilsaThis was an excellent course that exceeded my expectations. The standard of teaching was very high and it was evident that Terry is a vastly experienced wood turner. Under his supervision I made my first ever bowl, from Sycamore, and it looks just great. His workshop is extremely well equipped and he supplies all the necessary safety gear. This is a completely hands-on course with step by step professional guidance on how to use the lathe, the tool rest, the gouges and scrapers, sander etc. I am now a convert and poised to buy a lathe and start woodturning in my own workshop. I thoroughly recommend this course!
David BattiscombeStarting as complete beginners my daughter and I learned how to make a wooden bowl each from scratch in a day. Terry has expert knowledge and he communicated this in a friendly and relaxed way at the right pace. We could select from a choice of woods; I decided on Ash and my daughter on Cherry. Taking turns at each stage, we both made a bowl to be proud of, finished to an impressively high standard. The workshop at Terry's home is an Aladdin's cave of top class turning equipment and craftwork. We highly recommend his class.
RobinIt was a fun and informative day. Terry is clearly very knowledgeable about his subject and a good teacher. I ended up with a very nice bowl and I'm keen to have another go at wood turning in the future.
Ed‘What a great afternoon, a beautiful bowl emerged from the piece of cherry wood that we selected together. So nice to be making something. Terry has a great way of teaching, letting the student do the work and make some choices from early on, guiding and correcting only when necessary. An afternoon of mindfulness as I only concentrated on what was in front of me. This is a highly recommended and productive way to spend some time.’
SimonA really great day, with brilliant results. A unique present which we really enjoyed. Terry was very knowledgable, patient and ensured you really got to use all the tools correctly. Great 1 on 1 tuition Terry demonstrated great experience and enthusiasm for his skills. Really want to take our new skills further and Terry gave lots of advice on how to do this. Thanks for a great day. Love our bowls
Chris & NickWe had a great time making bowls with Terry. He's an excellent teacher, very patient and really takes time to help you make sure your bowls are properly professionally finished. The day was enjoyable and informative, and we're so pleased with our bowls. I'd love to get a lathe now. We just need to get space for one first.
Elizabeth BlackI was given an introduction to wood turning for a Birthday present by my daughter. Thank you to Terry for such an interesting, challenging and fulfilling day, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and came away with two quite different and professional looking bowls (works of art) which are impressing all our friends. Terry is a massively experienced wood turner but still patient and thorough explaining all stages of the process including the necessary safety aspects working with a large and very impressive lathe. The bowls were totally our own work, but Terry made sure our work was up to spec by following our progress and offering gentle hints and tips as we worked. The day went so fast that I could do it all again.
davidWhat a fantastic experience! Terry was really good at explaining the various steps, patient and knowledgeable. Both my husband and I really enjoyed it and we are very proud of the two bowls we have created. Thank you Terry!
AlisaI have booked wood turning class second time with Terry again. This time we worked on a different shape rather than a conventional one. It turned out so good and thank Terry for encouraging me to try my own bowl. I use sycamore, the colour and the veins were perfect. It was a lovely experience. I would like to try again at the first availability.
Renan AltanThe workshop was brilliant. Terry was friendly, patient and very knowledgeable. I felt as though I learned a huge amount during the 7 our class. It was fun, interesting, just challenging enough and a great experience overall - and I made a beautiful bowl to take home, something to really feel proud of. Highly recommended!
SophieI always wanted to try wood turning and this was an excellent opportunity. I highly recommend this workshop. Terry is an experienced teacher that guides you through the process explaining each step in detail. I also wanted to remark the top quality of the equipment Terry has, I really loved his shop. We are proud of our bowls. Thanks Terry!
ArnauIt was a really fun and informative class. Vaughan was very skilled and kind and the results were superb! I would recommend this to any beginners who want to learn woodworking and woodturning.
AndrewI had a wood turning class with Terry Vaughan last Sunday. It was a fantastic workshop. I enjoyed every moment and learned a lot. Terry was so helpful and encouraging while leaving you discover your talent. At the end of the workshop I felt very happy to accomplish turning a very nice teak bowl which I was dreaming for so long. I will definitely recommend to my friends to join one of the courses with Terry and I thank Obby too for this opportunity.
Renan AltanReally lovely day, making a wooden bowl. Terry was a great teacher, who was very patient and informative. Carving into the wood and sanding down the wooden humps on the turning machine was so satisfying. Also, so nice have such a smooth feeling bowl at the end of the day.
TakIt was a very fun day. I have learnt the technique of turning a piece of wood into a nice and smooth bowl in a day! I am very proud of my bowl! Terry is a super friendly, fun, patient and informative teacher. The workshop is really cool and relaxed. Highly recommended!
BaoyanThe one to one class was excellent and very instructive. The bowl turned out well and I felt I had learned a lot. Terry was avery good teacher
Caroline