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COVID-19

Our studio is working at limited capacity due to COVID-19 related restrictions.

Whiskey tumblers and vouchers may still be purchased on our online store, unfortunately, however, we do not expect to run group classes until some time in 2021.

Update: All orders for whiskey tumblers have been filled. Anybody who purchases a tumbler after December 10th should note that they will not receive it until January 2021 at the earliest. Phone for details.

Thank you for you understanding in this.

Now Enrolling for January 2016

Weekly classes for Spring term 2016 begin Monday 25th of January. We have begun enrollment. Book now to avoid disappointment.Cost per student is €250 for 10 weeks. Vouchers can be purchased here

Class times:

Extra classes may be facilitated, depending on demand.

class lesson

Monday 7.30-9.30 (level 1 beginners) FULL

Tuesday 11.00-13.00 (level 2)  FULL

Tuesday 7.30-9.30 (level 1, beginners) FULL

 

Wednesday 11.00-13.00 (level 3) FULL

Wednesday 7.30-9.30 (level 2)  FULL

Thursday 11.00-13.00 (level 3) Pending

 

FULL DAY CLASSES

I hold at least 1 full day beginners class per month and the next available dates are as follows;

Saturday 23rd January ( This class is full)

Saturday 6th Febuary  ( This class is full)

Saturday 20th Febuary 2 places left.

Saturday 5th March 2 places left.
 

More times posted as they become available. Again, extra classes may be facilitated, depending on demand.

Cost per student is €130 ( lunch is provided)

 

PRIVATE CLASSES

Private classes are available. Please contact us for more information.

Now Enrolling for September 2015

Weekly classes for autumn term 2015 begin Monday 28th of September. We have begun enrollment. Book now to avoid disappointment.Cost per student is €250 for 10 weeks.

Class times:class lesson

Monday 7.30-9.30 (level 2) FULL

Tuesday 11.00-13.00 (level 1, beginners)

Tuesday 7.30-9.30 (level 1, beginners)

Wednesday 11.00-13.00 (level 3) FULL

Wednesday 7.30-9.30 (level 3FULL

Thursday 11.00-13.00 (level 2)

 

FULL DAY CLASSES

I hold at least 1 full day beginners class per month and the next available dates are as follows;

Saturday 19th September(2 spaces)

Saturday  3rd October  (2spaces)

Saturday 17th October (1 space remaining)

More times posted as they become available.

Cost per student is €130 ( lunch is provided)

BOWL CLASS

Next bowl class is Saturday 12th September.

This class is full.

Cost of bowl class is €140 per student.

 

Summer Camp for Youths 2014

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BOOK NOW

Our Summer camps for youths are designed for children between the age of 12 and 19 years. This is a fantastic opportunity for younger people to be introduced to the ancient craft of wood turning.

The course will consist of five three hour classes over a period of five days. The class size is limited to five students per class… and we are only running 4 weeks this year… so early booking is advisable.

DAY  1
Introduction to wood turning, health & safety, basic tool techniques to get you started, and plenty of shavings will be made.

DAY  2
After all the practise you have done yesterday we will now make a garden dibber.

DAY  3
Today our project will be to make a candlestick holder.

DAY 4
Today we are going to make a kitchen roll holder.

DAY  5
This is the last day and you will have a good basic knowledge of wood turning. Hopefully  you may even want to take it up when you go back to school.
To finish of our course, today we are going to make our very own pen.

COST
Cost of this course is €180 per person. This includes all materials and all items made on the course are going home with the student.

I look forward to introducing you to this wonderful craft.

COURSE TIMES
This Course is run over a 5 day period, Monday to Friday. Class times are 9.30 am until 12.30 pm. Classes commence weekly on Mon 9th, Mon 16th, Mon 23rd and Mon 30th of June. See the month of June in the calender below for more detail on dates:

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Now Enrolling for January 2014

Weekly classes for spring term 2014 begin the last week in January. We have begun enrollment. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Evening class times:

Monday 7.30-9.30 (level 2)

Tuesday 7.30-9.30 (advanced)

Wednesday 7.30-9.30 (level 1, beginners)

Morning class times:

Thursday 11.00-1.00 (level 3)

Teens class Monday 4.30-6.30

More times posted as they become available. Please inquire for details.

Master Class with Nick Agar – 2013

nick agar

Nick Agar gives a master class at Joe Laird woodturning studios 2012

After last year’s successful 3 day Master Class with Nick Agar we are delighted to have this incredible wood turning artist back to our shores once again.

Nick will be delivering a two day Master Class on 23rd and 24th of April 2013. He will repeat the class again on 25th and 26th also. The theme on these classes is mainly air brushing and only a small part will be allocated to wood turning. You will turn your own platter and will then decorate it air brush style under the tuition and guidance on Nick.

As always you will have your own work station and all equipment will be supplied for the classes including air brush and paint. If you have your own tools and air brush you are welcome to use them. All you have to do is turn up and we will look after the rest. Places are limited to 6 people per class so book early to avoid disappointment.

Cost of the two day class is €300 per person including lunch and materials. Contact Joe for more details or to make your booking.

Nick Agar: http://www.turningintoart.com/

Summer Camp for Youths

Download application form

Our Summer camps for youths are designed for children between the age of 12 and 19 years. This is a fantastic opportunity for younger people to be introduced to the ancient craft of wood turning.

The course will consist of five three hour classes over a period of five days. The class size is limited to five students per class… and we are only running 4 weeks this year… so early booking is advisable.

DAY  1
Introduction to wood turning, health & safety, basic tool techniques to get you started, and plenty of shavings will be made.

DAY  2
After all the practise you have done yesterday we will now make a garden dibber.

DAY  3
Today our project will be to make a candlestick holder.

DAY 4
Today we are going to make a kitchen roll holder.

DAY  5
This is the last day and you will have a good basic knowledge of wood turning. Hopefully  you may even want to take it up when you go back to school.
To finish of our course, today we are going to make our very own pen.

COST
Cost of this course is €170 per person. This includes all materials and all items made on the course are going home with the student.

I look forward to introducing you to this wonderful craft.

COURSE TIMES
This Course is run over a 5 day period, Monday to Friday. Class times are 9.30 am until 12.30 pm. Classes commence weekly on Mon 9th, Mon 16th, Mon 23rd and Mon 30th. See the month of June in the calender below for more detail on dates:

You can add this calander to your google account and view it through your home PC, Laptop or iPhone

Weekly class – level 1

Description : This is a ten week (entry level) course consisting of ten 2 hour lessons based over eleven weeks. We will stop for one week which is mid term break. Attendance is important as the class is structured and progresses each week.

What to expect from your ten week course. As a complete beginner to woodturning you will be instructed with basic woodturning skills and techniques to get you started. We will cover Health &Safety, basic design and finishing. The class is structured, so the wood you practice on will eventually be turned into finished items. You will be using a woodturning lathe, which spins the wood around while you cut it to the desired shape with sharp woodturning tools.

In this course you will practice on soft woods and hard woods. A candle stick holder, a two piece lamp and an egg cup are the items you will make if you complete the course The items that you create are yours to bring home.

All equipment and materials are provided.

Fee (€) : 300

Duration : 10 weeks (2 hour class)

Class size : 3 students max

Start Date : Spring term (Jan) & Autumn term (Sept)

Course Tutor : Joe Laird (wood turning professional)

Level : Level 1 (Beginners)

Who should apply : Young/old/male/female…Anybody with an interest in wood turning, over the age of 16. 

How to apply : Phone or email us today