Concessionary rates available. 10% discount on courses scheduled on weekdays
Turn a wooden bowl outdoors on a foot-powered pole lathe.
Learn how to turn a wooden bowl using a foot-powered pole lathe at our woodland workshop in the city. Suitable for beginners and improvers.
Learn a heritage craft at the London Greenwood workshop.
You will use a foot-powered pole lathe to turn your own wooden bowl from locally grown wood.
Starting by learning good axe technique to prepare your bowl blank then how to set up a pole lathe you will move on to master the use of bowl turning hook tools.
Powering your lathe by foot you will create a functional wooden bowl to take home with you.
We will also talk about drying, oiling and caring for your bowl as well as selecting materials and how to continue.
Edward
May 2026
A great day learning how to turn a bowl. It's hard work (especially in the sun) but I'm extremely pleased with my bowl!
Adam
May 2026
Great course! Really challenging, interesting and fun. Excellent teacher, great setting, lovely traditional woodworking equipment to use. Highly recommend
Robin
Apr 2026
A most enjoyable day spent making a wooden bowl at Hackney City Farm, instructed and guided by David, who somehow made it all look so easy! A big 'thank you' to him - I am inspired to return!
Connor
Mar 2026
I had a really great experience on the bowl turning day. Dave and Evie were incredibly patient, knowledgable, and helpful. I'll certianly be back for another green woodworking course in the future.
From £102 /person
Next available: 27 Jun 2026
