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Bowl Turning on a Pole Lathe - Yoav Elkayam


  • Ellekers Wood 54.134686, -1.297639 (map)

Date 15-16 June 2024 (2 Days)

Price £240

Maximum number of places 8 (Places available)

Book Use this link to book a place or contact @yoav.kafets

Course Details

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

An opportunity for both complete beginners and experienced turners to learn new skills and 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.

Tutor Bio

Yoav is a highly esteemed full-time maker. Having been a tutor for over a decade, he has also run the Woodland Makers workshop in Herefordshire, co-running the highly successful, annual ‘Bowl Gathering’ event.

Having helped hundreds of people turn their first bowl he appreciates the opportunity to share space and skills with others.

Yoav is passionate about pushing the boundaries of simple tools and creating stunningly beautiful and ergonomic every-day objects.

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