👥 Woodturning Tuition for Two – Learn Together and Save!

Why not share the woodturning experience with a friend or family member? It’s more fun to learn together, and you’ll save money too. My private 2-person sessions are designed for all skill levels—so whether you're both beginners or have some experience, you’ll enjoy the same personal instruction you'd get in a one-to-one class… but at a shared cost.

You’ll work side by side using professional tools and lathes in a relaxed setting, with all safety gear and materials provided. Everyone leaves with a project—and a big sense of achievement.

Need a larger group? I also offer woodturning sessions for 3 or 4 people.

👥 Why Private Tuition With Me Makes a Difference

A two-person class gives you many of the benefits of private tuition while allowing you to share the cost with a friend, partner or family member.

With only two people in the workshop, I can still closely watch what each of you is doing at the lathe, correct problems as they happen and give you plenty of individual guidance. You are not competing for attention in a larger class of 4, 6 or 8+ students.

There is very little waiting around, plenty of hands-on turning time, and lots of opportunity to ask questions — including advice about lathes, tools, chucks, sharpening systems and other equipment you may be considering buying.

That advice can potentially save you money too. Beginners can easily spend unnecessarily or buy equipment that doesn't suit the type of turning they want to do. I can help you understand what you actually need, what is worth spending money on and what can wait until later.

For two people who want to learn together, it's a good balance: share the cost, enjoy the experience together, while still getting the close guidance of a very small private class.

🧰 Why Choose This Class?

• A unique shared learning experience

• Lower cost per person than booking separately

• Personalised guidance for each student

• A fun, relaxed way to try woodturning

• Ideal for couples, parent/child, friends, or family members

Whether it’s a gift, a new hobby, or something to do on your Kerry holiday, you’ll be guided at your own pace, side-by-side.

🔧 What We Can Cover During Your Session

• Wood drying & selection – Choosing suitable timber

• Lathes & tools – What to look for, how to use them

• Sharpening & safety – Proper technique and safe tool handling

• Turning techniques – Between-centres and 4-jaw chuck basics

• Project creation – Each person takes home their own finished piece

⏱️ Why My Classes Don't Need to Be All Day

Some woodturning courses run for a full day or around 8 hours, including up to 1.5 hours of scheduled breaks. My private classes are deliberately shorter and more focused, with much shorter break times.

Because I teach just one person, or two people in the shared class, very little time is lost waiting for an instructor to become available or while other students catch up. I squeeze as much useful tuition as I reasonably can into the time we have, while still allowing time for questions, practice and breaks.

For most beginners, I find 4 or 5 hours of focused private tuition is plenty for one session. It gives you time to learn properly without reaching the point where tiredness starts working against you.

That's why I recommend the longer 4- or 5-hour options rather than trying to turn your first lesson into an all-day course.

🎁 Gift Vouchers Available

Give a 2-person class as a unique, memorable gift!

Gift vouchers can be collected in person. They may also be posted free within Ireland for canny buyers who follow my additional listing instructions.

Choose your option from the dropdown above and complete the Gift Voucher details before checkout.

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💳 Tuition Pricing

Weekday Rates

• 4 hours – €218

• 5 hours – €260

Saturday Rates

• 4 hours – €240

• 5 hours – €281

➡️ Gift vouchers available—see dropdown for options.

✅ Summary of Benefits

• Learn together in a relaxed studio environment

• Lower cost per person than booking separately

• Professional tools and lathes provided

• Suitable for beginners or improvers

• Each student leaves with a project

• Gift-ready and flexible booking

• Supportive, step-by-step teaching style

☕ Breaks & Catering

• 4-hr classes include 1 coffee break

• 5-hr classes include 2 coffee breaks

Bring a snack for longer sessions. While I don’t offer food, the kettle’s always on.

⚠️ Additional Info

• Safety is a priority — All students must follow instructions carefully

• Allergy alert — Those with asthma or dust sensitivity should consult me first

• Clothing — Wear old clothes and shoes that can handle wood dust

🆕 New! Basic Bowl Turning Class

I’ve separated bowl turning into its own dedicated class. If you want to focus only on bowl turning, you can now book a Private Bowl Turning Class, or a 2-Person Bowl Turning Class if you’re learning with someone else. Please Note: Prior woodturning experience is required.

📅 Ready to Book?

• Check my Calendar for availability

• Then Contact Me to confirm your session

• Whether you’re starting from scratch or building on existing skills, I’ll tailor the experience to suit you both

🔨 Not just a class — an investment in a lifelong skill you’ll share.

📞 Contacting Me for Bookings & Vouchers

📋 Use the Contact Page for all enquiries—it's the most reliable way to reach me. 📧 I reply within 2 hours (check your spam folder too). 📝 Why not phone? Calls disrupt work and details can get lost. The form helps me respond thoroughly and stay organised.

Thanks for understanding—I look forward to hearing from you! 😊