
INTRO TO WOODTURNING
Sat 21 Nov · 10:00
The Goodlife Centre
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9°C · 13% rain
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An introductory woodturning workshop takes place at The Goodlife Centre on Great Guildford Street in London. Expert Nathan Cardwell teaches participants how to safely use a lathe to make a small bowl and a hardwood barreled pen using the Headstock method and spindle turning techniques.
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodturning-124/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodturning-124/) **⋆⋆⋆** If you have ever seen wood turned on a lathe and been intrigued by the bowls and forms made on it, this one-day workshop will demystify the technique and teach you basic techniques to make a simple bowl and a hardwood barreled pen. You will be led by expert, Nathan Cardwell who is a passionate woodworker and a patient tutor. When not with us, he teaches woodwork in a London boy’s school. Nathan will introduce the parts of the lathe and explain how to safely secure your work, the methods to use with each chisel and how to sand and finish your projects. During the day you will learn the ’Headstock method’ to make a small bowl in hardwood and ‘Spindle turning’ to make a wooden tube that fits into a metal pen mechanism. We will supply everything so come with curiosity and enthusiasm and leave with satisfaction, a bowl and a ready-to-use rollerball pen. We will also advise you on how to continue this fascinating hobby with guidance on buying your own lathe, tools and timber.
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Frequently asked questions
INTRO TO WOODTURNING takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 10:00.
INTRO TO WOODTURNING is held at The Goodlife Centre in London (49/55 Great Guildford Street, London).
Tickets for INTRO TO WOODTURNING are priced at £220. Live prices and availability are shown on meetup.com.
The forecast for INTRO TO WOODTURNING is Clear · 9°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Goodlife Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for INTRO TO WOODTURNING can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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An introductory woodturning workshop takes place at The Goodlife Centre on Great Guildford Street in London. Expert Nathan Cardwell teaches participants how to safely use a lathe to make a small bowl and a hardwood barreled pen using the Headstock method and spindle turning techniques.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodturning-124/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-woodturning-124/) **⋆⋆⋆** If you have ever seen wood turned on a lathe and been intrigued by the bowls and forms made on it, this one-day workshop will demystify the technique and teach you basic techniques to make a simple bowl and a hardwood barreled pen. You will be led by expert, Nathan Cardwell who is a passionate woodworker and a patient tutor. When not with us, he teaches woodwork in a London boy’s school. Nathan will introduce the parts of the lathe and explain how to safely secure your work, the methods to use with each chisel and how to sand and finish your projects. During the day you will learn the ’Headstock method’ to make a small bowl in hardwood and ‘Spindle turning’ to make a wooden tube that fits into a metal pen mechanism. We will supply everything so come with curiosity and enthusiasm and leave with satisfaction, a bowl and a ready-to-use rollerball pen. We will also advise you on how to continue this fascinating hobby with guidance on buying your own lathe, tools and timber.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is INTRO TO WOODTURNING?
INTRO TO WOODTURNING takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 10:00.
Where is INTRO TO WOODTURNING taking place?
INTRO TO WOODTURNING is held at The Goodlife Centre in London (49/55 Great Guildford Street, London).
How much are tickets for INTRO TO WOODTURNING?
Tickets for INTRO TO WOODTURNING are priced at £220. Live prices and availability are shown on meetup.com.
What will the weather be like at INTRO TO WOODTURNING?
The forecast for INTRO TO WOODTURNING is Clear · 9°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near INTRO TO WOODTURNING?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Goodlife Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for INTRO TO WOODTURNING?
Tickets for INTRO TO WOODTURNING can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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49/55 Great Guildford Street, London
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