Le tourne-bol EN • Turning wooden bowls

This course’s objective is the introduction to woodturning with face plate and chuck. You will learn the components of the lathe, the tools used and the basic techniques for turning plates and bowls.

You will also discover the sharpening of the gouges. In order to put the concepts taught into practice, each person will turn their own wooden plate and bowl.

PLEASE NOTE : This course is co-lingual (French–English), which means that francophone and anglophone participants form a single group and attend the same classes. The trainer adjusts the language of teaching to accommodate the group or alternates between French and English. All participants may speak the language of their choice, and the trainer will make sure that everyone understands the content.

It is not necessary to be bilingual to register, but basic understanding of both languages may be helpful. Because this course is based on manual work and individual exploration, it is particularly well suited to this way of working. We consider linguistic diversity an asset, and we ask that you show inclusiveness, kindness, and respect.

Yes, woodturning is accessible to beginners, even those with no prior experience. With the right guidance, you can quickly build a solid foundation and progress safely.

In Le tourne-bol EN course, you’ll be guided step by step: you’ll learn the basic techniques, use professional equipment, and follow safety protocols to successfully create your first pieces.

Woodturning allows you to quickly achieve tangible and satisfying results. Once you’ve grasped the basics, you can make your first bowl in just a few hours.

This 7-hour course provides an effective introduction to woodturning techniques and enables you to create your own useful and unique wooden objects right from your very first session.

There are two main woodturning techniques: spindle turning and faceplate turning (using a chuck). They differ in how the piece of wood is secured to the lathe, which affects the angle at which the wood can be cut while it is rotating.

This course introduces you to faceplate turning: the workpiece is secured to the motorized end of the lathe, allowing you to work “on the edge”. This method is ideal for creating shapes such as bowls or plates.

Unless otherwise specified, ÉÉAM general public courses are only open to people 18 years of age and older.

As openness and inclusion are essential values for the ÉÉAM, the school strives to accommodate everyone who is interested in cabinetmaking. If you live with a functional limitation and have questions regarding your ability to attend training, please contact us to discuss.