Skill Builder Woodturning Workshop – Form+Finish – Nov 2025

Skill Builders are in-depth, hands-on courses and sessions designed for those ready to dive deeper into a specific craft discipline.  Whether you’re developing your skills for personal practice or working toward becoming a Benchspace Maker, these courses and sessions focus on building confidence, technique, and creative independence through guided, project-based learning.

Not Quite Ready to Commit to Membership?
Do you have woodturning projects to complete, but are not yet cleared for independent making at Benchspace?
Our Form + Finish workshop is designed for those with existing experience and work in progress pieces to complete, who would like supervised use of our workshop facilities with the on-hand support of a tutor.

This developmental Level Up workshop offers supervised access to our workshop and specialised tools.  With tutor Jerry on hand, you’ll receive expert guidance to refine your skills, troubleshoot techniques, and explore finishing options — all while completing your own work-in-progress pieces.

This is a great opportunity to put your skills into practice, build your workshop experience, and test your readiness for independent making with access to professional facilities in a supportive, small-group environment.

This workshop is limited to just 5 participants and ensures focused time on equipment and individual attention from your tutor.

Who Can Join:  This is an Advanced-Level workshop, suitable for Adults 18+ who already have woodturning experience, and are confident and have competence in using our tools.  If you haven’t completed a Benchspace class or course before or are unsure if your existing skills are suitable for this workshop, please email us at hello@benchspacecork.ie with a brief outline of your experience. We’ll be happy to help you decide.

What’s Included:

• • Access to the Benchspace woodturning workshop
  • Individual support and feedback
  • Workshop consumables
  • Material supplier recommendations

What’s NOT included:

• • Please note materials are not included as you will be bringing your own project to complete

Where to Go:  This class is held in our BS2.0 workshop located at Eircode T12 A21E.

Please read our terms and conditions here before booking.  Any questions? Email hello@benchspacecork.ie

Curious About What’s Next?  Looking to develop your woodwork skills?  If you’re interested in branching into furniture making, our Machine Making courses are a great way to expand your capabilities and explore new techniques in a professional workshop setting.  Visit our website for our full schedule, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on new releases.

What to Wear:  Avoid wearing loose clothing and jewellery and don’t forget to tie back long hair.  Closed toe shoes are required on all of our workshop floors.  If you need glasses for close up work, don’t forget to bring them.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):  PPE will be provided for all courses that require it.  It must be worn as directed.  All specialist equipment and materials will be provided.

Want to give the Gift of Creativity?  Gift Vouchers can be used for all our classes and courses. Visit here to purchase.