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Woodturning Advanced Course – Full Range

A full lesson on woodturning. Learn the theory, woodturning techniques, styles and tool sharpening.

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SKILL LEVEL Advanced

DURATION 20 hours (5 days / 4 hrs. per day)

OUTCOME Experience working alongside Josef for 5 days and grow your skills through his mentorship and practice. Each session builds on the previous one, giving you time to explore new techniques, understand different types of wood and shape projects with greater confidence.

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200,00 €Incl. VAT and taxes per person / day

Inside the Workshop

Building the Foundations

The first session gives Josef the chance to understand your experience and the way you work. You'll spend time at the lathe refining core techniques, getting comfortable with the workshop and preparing for the projects you'll develop over the following days.

Expanding Your Skills

As the course progresses, each project introduces new techniques and fresh challenges. You'll work with different tools, shapes and timbers while Josef offers practical guidance throughout the process, helping you improve through steady hands-on practice.

Bringing It All Together

The final days focus on precision, finishing and the small details that give each piece its character. You'll leave with completed projects, a deeper understanding of the craft and practical techniques that will continue to serve you long after your time in the workshop.

What You'll Learn

Deepen your woodturning skills by learning new styles and theory. Practice your technique and learn the right way of sharpening your tools.

Handle turning tools with greater control and precision.
Shape spindle and faceplate projects using a wider range of techniques.
Read the grain and choose the right approach for each piece of wood.
Plan a project from the first cut through to the final finish.
Create cleaner details, smoother surfaces and balanced forms.
Learn how to sharpen your tools for better results.
Receive individual guidance throughout every session.

What's Included

Every day is spent at the lathe in a working artisan's studio. Josef guides each participant throughout the course, with plenty of time to practise, ask questions and develop new techniques.

Five workshop sessions of four hours each.
Personal instruction from Josef throughout the course.
Full use of the workshop, tools and safety equipment.
Olive wood and other carefully selected local timbers.
Materials for sanding and finishing every project.
Your completed pieces to take home at the end of the course.

Who Is This Course For?

This course suits woodturners who already feel comfortable around a lathe and want more time to develop their craft. Many participants have completed one of Josef's shorter workshops, while others arrive with experience from their own workshop at home.

Woodturners ready to expand their technical skills.
Hobby makers looking for personal guidance.
Woodworkers interested in adding turning to their craft.
Artists and designers exploring wood as a creative material.
Travellers who want to spend several days learning in an authentic Cretan workshop.
Some previous experience with woodturning will help you get the most from the course.

Must Know

Planning ahead will help you make the most of your five-day experience in our workshop.

Course Schedule

The course runs over five days, with four-hour daily sessions. Standard workshop times are 10:00–14:00 or 17:00–21:00. Whenever possible, we’re happy to adapt the schedule to suit your travel plans.

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, avoid loose clothes. All woodworking tools, safety equipment and materials are provided.

Personal Instruction

To ensure the highest quality learning experience, places are intentionally limited and each participant receives individual guidance throughout the course.

LOCATION

G. Kapetanaki 164, 701 00
Archanes, Crete, Greece

+30 694 35 03 388

Courses Hours

Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 15:00 | 17:00 - 21:00

Common Questions

Who are these professional woodturning seminars intended for?

These seminars are designed for experienced woodturners, professional craftsmen, furniture makers, artists, and creative professionals seeking to expand their technical expertise and artistic approach.

What topics are covered during the seminars?

Topics may include advanced woodturning techniques, artistic design development, tool specialization, precision finishing, material selection, production workflows, and contemporary approaches to wood art and craftsmanship.

Are the seminars focused on artistic or production techniques?

The seminars can cover both artistic expression and professional production methods, depending on the specific theme and objectives of each session.

Can participants work on their own projects?

Yes. Participants are encouraged to bring project ideas, technical challenges, or works in progress for discussion and guidance during the seminar.

Will advanced tools and machinery be used?

Yes. Professional-grade tools, specialized equipment, and advanced turning techniques may be demonstrated and practiced throughout the seminar.

Do I need to bring my own tools?

Basic workshop equipment is provided, but experienced professionals may also bring their preferred tools if they wish to work with familiar equipment.

Will finishing and surface treatment techniques be explored?

Yes. Depending on the seminar topic, advanced finishing techniques, texture creation, natural oils, surface treatments, and presentation methods may be included.