Turning tuition in UK

Nov 17, 2003 7 Replies

Can anyone recommend a tutor/turning school that they have used in the South East (preferably Kent or East Sussex)? Thanks for any suggestions. Peter


Did you try at Poolewood ?

formatting link
I spent 2 days last year and learned a lot from their tutor.

Eli

Hi, Peter.

Stiles & Bates based in Dover have an excellent school for woodturning, it may be what your looking for. Check out their web site:

(

formatting link
)

Jack

Check out the Register of Professional Turners (site at

formatting link
). You can then be assured thatyou are getting the best help - although there are still many otherexcellent turners not with the RPT.George Karon 01243 827479 george snipped-for-privacy@lineone.net is one of theirtutors as is:-

Gambier REEKS Kent 01233 750316

snipped-for-privacy@btinternet.com -

formatting link
David Bates David BATES Kent 01304 366360

snipped-for-privacy@stilesandbates.co.uk -

formatting link
Regards

Paul (Taught by an RPT Turner)

Peter, may I suggest you look through the listings of tutors on the (AWGB)Association of Woodturners of Great Britain site:

formatting link
Peter Charles Fagg

Check out the Register of Professional Turners (site at

formatting link
). You can then be assured thatyou are getting the best help - although there are still many otherexcellent turners not with the RPT.George Karon 01243 827479 george snipped-for-privacy@lineone.net is one of theirtutors as is:-

Gambier REEKS Kent 01233 750316

snipped-for-privacy@btinternet.com -

formatting link
David Bates David BATES Kent 01304 366360

snipped-for-privacy@stilesandbates.co.uk -

formatting link
Regards

Paul (Taught by an RPT Turner)

"Peter" wrote in news:3fb95b3a.0@entanet:

I did the 3 day beginners course at Stiles & Bates earlier this year, really enjoyed it and learned a lot from the tutors....

Stuart

formatting link

Ted is based just outside Chichester West Sussex,a very patient tutor who taught me a hell of a lot more than I expected in 2 days. Mike

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required