Woodturning Experiences

Join us for a unique workshop creating beautiful wooden objects in our Bristol studio.

A group of golden-coloured turned wooden trees against a black background.
A group of golden-coloured turned wooden trees against a black background.

No Experience Necessary!

Create unique wooden objects with expert guidance in our workshop sessions.

Join our woodturning experience sessions in Bristol's Westbury Wildlife Park. No previous experience necessary. Book your session today and unleash your creativity!

Starting with a blank of wood you will use a variety of woodturning tools and techniques to form and finish your own unique piece, for example a fir tree, penguin or twig pot.

The inside of our workshop showing our 3 lathes
The inside of our workshop showing our 3 lathes
A close-up of a hand holding a chisel, turning wood spinning on a lathe
A close-up of a hand holding a chisel, turning wood spinning on a lathe
View of Westbury Wildlife Park
View of Westbury Wildlife Park
A group of turned wooden penguins in dark wood with light front and light beak. Some wearing pipecleaner scarfs
A group of turned wooden penguins in dark wood with light front and light beak. Some wearing pipecleaner scarfs
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Sessions are for around 2-3 hours and can accommodate up to 3 people at a time. Discounts are available for multiple people booking the same session.

Our standard session timeslots are Mondays 2pm and 5pm, Wednesdays 5pm or Sundays 2pm but we are happy to discuss tailoring sessions and considering other times.

To book a session, please use our contact form to arrange your session's date and time and discuss any particular requirements you may have.

Additional Information
Standard 3hr Experience Prices

  • One Person - £90

  • Two People - £150

  • Three People - £190

Ideal Gifts

Our woodturning experience sessions make a great gift for those hard-to-buy-for family and friends. Let us know if you'd like to buy a voucher for the recipient to choose a date.

Create it
A turned wooden fir tree standing on a hand
A turned wooden fir tree standing on a hand
Hand holding a turned wooden fir tree
Hand holding a turned wooden fir tree

"I was gifted a woodturning session with Simon - something I'd not done before. I really enjoyed the experience - it felt as though Simon paced it at just the right level for me with patience and clear instructions. It was very satisfying progressing through the various steps and in just a couple of hours I was able to make a nice wooden tree. I'd definitely recommend the experience."

- David

"Thank you so much for yesterday's session.

I greatly enjoyed learning new skills and love the outcome!

Your instruction was thorough and I appreciate your patience."

-Judith

Our Workshop

We are grateful to the beautiful Westbury Wildlife Park Foundation, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol for allowing us to set up a woodturning workshop on their site where our woodturning experiences take place.

View of Westbury Wildlife park main paths
View of Westbury Wildlife park main paths

The Westbury Wildlife Park is a tranquil oasis along the River Trym hidden in Westbury-on-Trym village in the north of Bristol where Simon is a regular volunteer on the gardening and maintenance team.

To find out more about WWPF, its ethos and public opening times see https://wwpf.uk/

A selection of beautiful wild flowers growing at the wildlife park
A selection of beautiful wild flowers growing at the wildlife park
Westbury Wildlife Park log with duck, fox and rabbit coming out of a bushWestbury Wildlife Park log with duck, fox and rabbit coming out of a bush

Additional Information

  • Please be aware that woodturning involves standing up at the lathe for long periods.

  • There will be a tea break partway through the session, either at the Westbury Wildlife Park Foundation cafe if during open hours or provided by Trym Woodcraft.

  • Under 18s should be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can either be another participant (please book their place at the same time) or as an observer.

  • Bookings for a single person may be paired with another single person booking.

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