Greenwood Bowl Turning with ALI ASADI

Service Description

About Green Wood Bowl Turning: We will start by looking at how to axe out a bowl blank, looking closely at and giving you a deeper understanding of grain orientation. Everyone will receive their own bowl blank to work on throughout the day as well as getting a chance to try out my specialised turning hook tools. We can also add some decorative features to the bowl using metal wire amongst the turning techniques I will show you. The course is suitable for beginners but even if you have turned a few bowls already there will be lots of skills, techniques and learning opportunities to take away along with your wooden bowl! Day 2 we will move onto a second bowl or 2, or some more advanced techniques - for example plates & more delicate vessels. About Ali: Ali Asadi carved his first spoon in 2015 and fell in love with both the process and the techniques of green woodworking. Following lots of self practice, attending community carving events and learning opportunities, Ali was lucky enough to spend some time with pole lathe bowl turners Sharif Adams and Adrian Llyod, both well respected amongst the craft community. Ever since Ali has been turning and carving non stop. Hundreds of bowls, end grain cups as well as more specialist items including locking lidded boxes, nested bowls as well as Alis beautiful plates. Over the last 5 years, Ali has been forging his own turning tools, teaching courses in all things greenwood as well as undertaking demonstrations to communicate the craft to the public at events nationwide and at his own workshop in Stevenage. Details: LOCATION: - GotGreens Farm, Bristol, BS36 1RZ (You'll receive further details on booking) https://www.gotgreens.farm/about TIME & DURATION: This is a 2 day course. - 9:00 am - 4:00pm. Aug 30th & 31st OTHER BITS: - A vegetarian lunch using our homegrown veg (cooked by Harry) - Tea, coffee, water & snacks - Composting toilet - Good vibes - A welcoming & friendly environment for all ... will be provided both days All materials & tools are provided, feel free to bring along your own too. If the cost of this course is prohibitive for you at the moment, or have had trouble feeling comfortable in group learning situations before, or are concerned about the physicality of the course; please send me (Harry) an email.