Woodturning workshop, Hartlepool

Woodturning workshop, Hartlepool The Woodturning Workshop in Hartlepool offers training for the hobbyist and grant-funded reskill training. We are The Community Business of the year 2024

The owner and accredited tutor, Dennis Wake uses his 22 years experience to deliver training.

📢 We are delighted to announce that Woodturning Workshop Hartlepool CIC is collaborating with East Durham Veterans Trust...
22/06/2026

📢 We are delighted to announce that Woodturning Workshop Hartlepool CIC is collaborating with East Durham Veterans Trust, with the support of a grant from The Veterans' Foundation.

Thanks to this funding, we will be able to support 12 beneficiaries through a structured woodturning programme, delivered in small groups of three participants. Each group will take part in 10 x 2-hour tutoring sessions, as outlined in the flyer.

To help inspire participants and showcase what can be achieved through woodturning, I will also be delivering a demonstration this Friday morning at the Glebe Centre in Merton.

These sessions are designed for complete beginners, taking participants from having no previous knowledge of woodturning through to developing the basic skills and confidence needed to continue their woodturning journey independently.

We are proud to be working alongside East Durham Veterans Trust to provide veterans with the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence, improve wellbeing, and enjoy the social benefits of working together in a supportive environment.

A huge thank you to The Veterans' Foundation for making this project possible. We look forward to welcoming our first participants and sharing their progress with you.

After a conversation on a Zoom meeting I have tried a few combinations with dowl turning and CNC laser cutting designed ...
11/06/2026

After a conversation on a Zoom meeting I have tried a few combinations with dowl turning and CNC laser cutting designed and this cedar square winged bowl and cut the design in to the wing

Very happy with my new role Up banner ready for my up and coming demos and fairs.
04/06/2026

Very happy with my new role Up banner ready for my up and coming demos and fairs.

We are delighted to announce that Woodturning Workshop Hartlepool CIC has been awarded a grant from the Veterans' Founda...
24/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that Woodturning Workshop Hartlepool CIC has been awarded a grant from the Veterans' Foundation UK to deliver a dedicated woodturning programme for veterans in our community.

Thanks to this generous support, we will be offering 10 two-hour woodturning sessions for up to 12 veterans, providing opportunities to learn new skills, build confidence, improve wellbeing, and connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Woodturning is more than just a craft—it encourages creativity, concentration, patience, and a sense of achievement. We are proud to use this funding to help veterans experience these benefits while developing practical woodworking skills and creating unique handmade projects.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Veterans' Foundation for recognising the value of community-based projects and helping us make this programme possible.

Further details on dates, eligibility, and how to register will be announced soon.

Together, we're turning timber into opportunities.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with veterans, veterans' organisations, and anyone who may benefit from the programme.

Veterans' Foundation

Last night's demo at Doncaster Woodturners started with a thin-walled bowl that nearly went through the side, as you can...
19/05/2026

Last night's demo at Doncaster Woodturners started with a thin-walled bowl that nearly went through the side, as you can see in one of the photos where the light shines through.

Unfortunately, I later broke it — disaster!

I then turned an elephant and finished the evening with a trinket box.

Near the end, the foot broke, so I’ll remount it and turn a small spigot so I can replace the foot with a contrasting timber.

Overall, it was a really good night, with lots of positive comments from everyone.

Over the last few days I’ve been contacted by several new clubs to organise demos for next year, which is fantastic.I’m ...
16/05/2026

Over the last few days I’ve been contacted by several new clubs to organise demos for next year, which is fantastic.

I’m now fully booked for a weekend in Scotland with 2 clubs — possibly 3 — including Dundee and Aberdeen, as well as a week of demonstrations across Norfolk and Suffolk at 3 different clubs, along with bookings in other areas too.

If your club is currently arranging next year’s demonstrators and would like to book someone new, please do get in touch. The diary is filling up nicely!

A birthday gift for his wife today. They came in for a half day session for the 2 of them. They both went away with a ni...
16/05/2026

A birthday gift for his wife today. They came in for a half day session for the 2 of them. They both went away with a nice olive Ash bowl and a smile on their face.

A few weeks ago we at woodturning workshop Hartlepool with my self and Arthur did 3 sessions with The Kings trust Stockt...
12/05/2026

A few weeks ago we at woodturning workshop Hartlepool with my self and Arthur did 3 sessions with The Kings trust Stockton riverside collage. The course the students are on is a King's Trust Supported Internship. All the students have a learning need and have an Educational Health Care Plan with SEN (Special educational needs). They all attend Stockton Riverside College with the Education Training Collective.
They were 4 in the morning and 5 in the afternoon as well as 2 tutors on the Monday and 6 pupils and 3 tutors on the Tuesday morning all turning an Apple each to take home. Thank you Arthur for your help.

2hr taster session this morning with returning pupils. This was a birthday gift for Brian's dear wife and the pair went...
09/05/2026

2hr taster session this morning with returning pupils. This was a birthday gift for Brian's dear wife and the pair went away happy with a turned Apple each. Well done .

04/05/2026

Only one place left for the new dates so have a look and if you are interested and the dates fit your plans. Then go to the AWGB web site and book in for the certificate.

Bursary Certificate Course
Introduction
The Certificate in Woodturning course is designed to provide training which develops the basic woodturning skills necessary to become competent at woodturning.

The Certificate is aimed at candidates either with some woodturning experience, or those more experienced but with no formal training in woodturning. Therefore, the Certificate is primarily a training programme of the basic skills with assessment criteria.

The Qualification comprises:
• Training units
• Multiple choice question unit end tests
• Practical assessment

Training Units
Unit C 101 Workshop Safe Working Practices
Unit C 102 Tools and Equipment – Maintenance
Unit C 103 Wood Technology
Unit C 104 Spindle Work
Unit C 105 Faceplate Work
Unit C 106 Finishing

The ‘Training and Assessment Logbook’ is issued to the candidate on the commencement of the course to record the training and assessment. When complete, the training and assessment log is verified by The Worshipful Company of Turners.

On successful completion, The Worshipful Company of Turners will award the…
‘Certificate in Woodturning’

Bursary
We are pleased to work together with the Worshipful Company of Turners to offer a £150 bursary that the WCT have kindly matched meaning a £300 bursary is available to 20 AWGB members that can be redeemed against the courses below. Bursary’s will be paid to the course provider. Please note that you must be a member of the AWGB and remain a member for the entirety of the course to qualify for the bursary.

Cost

• Day course including timber: £900 (£800 if you provide your own timber)
• Bursary: £300 (paid to course provider)
• Final cost to member: £600 (£500 if you provide your own timber) Paid prior to course starting.

AWGB Certificate courses:
8 day intensive course

Course provider Liz Pearson Email [email protected]
Address Unit 6A, The Courtyard, Amners Farm, Burghfield, Reading RG30 3UE
Dates April 30th May 1st May 21st & 22nd June 19th & 20th July 8th & 9th
Course provider Steven Gordon Email [email protected]
Address Steven Gordon Woodturning, Evesham, WR11 8XB
Dates Various
Course provider Dennis Wake Email [email protected]
Address Unit 43, Hartlepool Enterprise Centre, TS24 8EY
Dates July 4th & 5th August 1st & 2nd September 12th & 13th October 3rd & 4th
Course provider Darren Crisp Email [email protected]
Address Shawsburn Woodturning Studio, ML9 3RG
Dates August 29th & 30th September 26th & 27th October 2th & 25th November 21st & 22nd
There will be 4 people per course.
Additional courses may be offered if oversubscribed.
It is essential that candidates have some woodturning experience in both spindle and faceplate work before commencing the course. An additional induction day prior to the start of the course may be required.

Address

Unit 43 Hartlepool Enterprice Centre
Hartlepool
TS248EY

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30am
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+447707700338

Website

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