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Learn Pole Lathe Bowl Turning at the Bodger’s Ball 2025

May 9 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

£160

Join Jon Baily’s Beginner’s Pole Lathe Turning Course at the Bodgers’ Ball 2025 and discover the art of traditional greenwood woodworking. This hands-on course is perfect for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of pole lathe bowl turning and create their own handcrafted wooden bowl.

Course Details

  • Location: Bodgers’ Ball 2025

  • Date: 9th May

  • Duration: 6 hours

  • Instructor: Jon Baily, experienced greenwood craftsman

What You’ll Learn

  • How to use a pole lathe to turn a wooden bowl

  • Greenwood selection and tool techniques

  • Step-by-step guidance from an expert woodturner

  • Take home your own handcrafted bowl

Why Join?

  • Learn a centuries-old craft in a traditional setting

  • Hands-on experience with expert instruction

  • Small group learning for personalized guidance

Spaces are limited – book now to secure your place!

Details

Date:
May 9
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
£160
Event Category:
Website:
https://avoncroft.org.uk/product/meet-the-bodgers-working-with-green-wood

Organiser

Jon Baily
Email
hello@jbwoodcrafts.co.uk
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Venue

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4JR
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4JR United Kingdom
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