Turned wooden spindle samples showing different profiles made in a beginner woodturning class at The Makers Society in Dubai.
A woodworker applying a natural oil finish with a cloth to a freshly turned wooden spindle on a lathe, highlighting the grain and transformation from raw wood to a finished piece.
Close-up of hands shaping a spindle on a wood lathe during a woodturning trial class at The Makers Society in Dubai.
Hands turning a decorative spindle profile on a wood lathe during a woodturning class at The Makers Society in Dubai.
Turned wooden spindle samples showing different profiles made in a beginner woodturning class at The Makers Society in Dubai.
A woodworker applying a natural oil finish with a cloth to a freshly turned wooden spindle on a lathe, highlighting the grain and transformation from raw wood to a finished piece.
Close-up of hands shaping a spindle on a wood lathe during a woodturning trial class at The Makers Society in Dubai.
Hands turning a decorative spindle profile on a wood lathe during a woodturning class at The Makers Society in Dubai.

Woodturning Fundamentals Course – Skill Building & Precision (6 Hours)

Dhs. 1,350.00
Dhs. 1,350.00
Key Points
  • Master spindle basics
  • Practice essential shapes
  • Learn measuring, and symmetry
  • Sanding and finishing for a refined piece
  • Create and take home a completed project
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Minimum age 16

This intensive Woodturning Fundamentals Course is designed for students who want to go beyond the basics and build real confidence at the lathe.

Over six hours, you’ll deepen your understanding of woodturning techniques, tool control, and precision shaping. Working closely with Davood, you’ll learn how to use different chisels intentionally and apply them to more complex forms, culminating in the creation of a character figure with a hat.

What you’ll learn

  • Advanced lathe safety and workflow
  • In-depth understanding of woodturning chisels
  • Tool angles, control, and clean cutting techniques
  • Precision shaping and symmetry
  • Planning and executing a multi-feature turned object

What you’ll make

  • A turned wooden character figure with defined shapes and a hat

What’s included

  • All tools and equipment
  • Wood material for the project
  • One-to-one style instruction (max 2 students)
  • Safety gear

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothing
  • 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, are subject to 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 to attend.