Two wooden bowls, one light brown and one dark brown, on a beige background made at the woodturning course at The Makers Society Dubai
Close-up of a wooden bowl on a light beige background made at the woodturning course at The Makers Society Dubai
Person using a wood lathe with a wooden bowl and a glove on a workshop bench during the woodturning course at The Makers Society Dubai
Hand turning a wooden bowl on a lathe, woodworking tools and wood shavings visible
Two wooden bowls, one light brown and one dark brown, on a beige background made at the woodturning course at The Makers Society Dubai
Close-up of a wooden bowl on a light beige background made at the woodturning course at The Makers Society Dubai
Person using a wood lathe with a wooden bowl and a glove on a workshop bench during the woodturning course at The Makers Society Dubai
Hand turning a wooden bowl on a lathe, woodworking tools and wood shavings visible

Bowl Turning Course – From Solid Block to Finished Bowl (6 Hours)

Dhs. 1,650.00
Dhs. 1,650.00
Key Points
  • Learn bowl turning fundamentals: mounting, shaping, and hollowing
  • Safe use of the lathe, chucking methods, and tool presentation
  • Develop control for clean cuts and reduced tear-out
  • Sanding and finishing techniques for food-safe or display finishes
  • Take home your finished turned bowl
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Minimum age 16

This Bowl Turning Course is a focused, hands-on introduction to one of the most rewarding skills in woodturning: creating a functional bowl from a solid block of wood.

Over six hours, you’ll work closely with Davood to learn the complete bowl-turning process, from understanding grain orientation to shaping and hollowing techniques. The course emphasizes control, accuracy, and safe tool handling, allowing you to build confidence at the lathe while producing a finished object you can take home.

With a maximum of two participants, this course offers close guidance and plenty of time at the lathe, making it ideal for beginners ready to tackle a more advanced project or for anyone looking to deepen their woodturning skills.

What you’ll learn

  • Safe setup and operation of the woodturning lathe
  • Understanding grain direction and bowl blank orientation
  • Exterior shaping and profile design
  • Hollowing techniques and depth control
  • Refining the bowl’s interior and exterior for a clean finish

What you’ll make

  • One completed wooden bowl turned from a solid block of wood

What’s included

  • Wood blank for the bowl
  • Use of professional woodturning lathe and chisels
  • Personal instruction with a maximum of two students
  • Safety equipment during the session

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for workshop use
  • Closed shoes
  • Long hair tied back

Policies

  • All courses are non-refundable
  • One free reschedule is permitted if requested more than 24 hours before the scheduled class
  • Any additional changes, or changes requested within 24 hours of the class, incur a rebooking fee of AED 150
  • Missed classes or no-shows are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling
  • Participants must be at least 16 years of age