Woodturning Certificate Courses

Christchurch Woodturners are pleased to be able to offer our members comprehensive tuition in a wide range of woodturning and related skills. A formal programme of practical classroom sessions and work completed at home leads to a recognised Certificate in Woodturning. Many of our current members are graduates of this course and speak highly of the benefits in building skills and providing an introduction to a wide range of new techniques.

To join the course you must be a Club member. Members who wish to learn more about the course or sign up should contact the Course Coordinator Noel Graham ph 0272408112 in the first instance.

Classroom sessions are held on Saturdays, once a month, in the woodwork room at Auburn Reserve, Riccarton Road. For all sessions you will need to bring your lunch and some tools. All wood is supplied.

The objective of this programme is to introduce students to a wide range of woodturning and practical skills that will enable them to work independently and achieve a high standard of work.

To complete the Certificate in Woodturning, students need to complete 30 courses spread over four strands
* Introduction to Woodturning
* Woodturning Fundamentals
* Intermediate Woodturning
* Advanced Woodturning

You will need to be a member of the Christchurch Woodturners Association and the National Association of Woodworkers Inc. There is a charge of $30 payable each course day. There will be some rare extra course costs for such things as pen kits, pepper grinders, etc.

Lathes will be provided for each student for each course.  Some chisels will be available but you are encouraged to bring your own should you have them.

The start date for the course programme can vary from year to year.  I am aware that these start dates may not be suitable for all.  Should this be the case I can conduct a “catch up” course for you.