All courses will take place in newly established workshop facilities at Via Cupello 13, Cellino Attanasio, Teramo, Italy. The workplace is equipped with two professional wooturning lathes, a Oneway 2436 and a Oneway 2416, a Centauro heavy duty bandsaw, Tormek and Creusen bench grinders, Henry Taylor woodturning tools, Powermatic dust extractor, air compressor, Stihl chainsaws, and everything you need to get into this craft.
The courses are available for all levels and will focus on the individual needs of each participant. The choice to focus on individual needs is aimed at guaranteeing participants a complete concentration for the entire duration of the course, to be constantly followed step by step, and it will thus be easier to fully share my experience in the craft.
The course is intended both for those who want to introduce themselves in woodturning, and for those who already have previous experience and would like to master their skills or try new techniques. Each course can be focused on bowl turning, green bowl turning, hollow turning and large diameter turning, providing specific techniques for each subject, such as safety rules, selecting and creating the right tools, sharpening tools, understanding wood, designing and setting up a process, working on natural edge forms, solving problems regarding bark inclusions, measure with instruments and without them, the chuck and jaws to use, selecting and collecting woods, storage and seasoning, how to manage the pieces during the drying process, remounting a bowl and finishing techniques, setting up a bowl production, learning how to use coring systems, upgrading your chucking system, tips and tricks and more.
Each participant will be provided with a smock, safety spectacles and a personal respirator mask. A set of woodturning tools and lathe accessories will be available for each participant for the duration of the course, with extra tools available if required.
It is advisable to wear comfortable sport/leisurewear, or hiking clothing, and closed comfortable footwear.
Lunches are provided, with morning and afternoon tea or coffee breaks also provided. Water is available all day.
Lunches will be arranged directly in our location or in a nearby restaurant giving the opportunity for tasting typical local food. All dietary requirements can be catered for, such as gluten free, vegan, vegetarian. Please notify us at least one week prior to your course date.
If requested, accommodation will be available in a lovely apartment in the historic district of the village with a bed & breakfast solution. Alternatively, an overnight stay will be arranged in a nearby farmhouse with a bed & breakfast solution.
Accommodation is not included in the course price but can be requested at the time of booking. Otherwise the accommodation will be at your discretion. However, we will be happy to suggest accommodations in the area if needed.
Individual woodturning classes in Abruzzo, Italy, on basic woodturning, bowl turning ,green woodturning, hollow vessels and forms. Workplace equipped with Oneway professional wooturning lathes and accessories, Centauro bandsaw, Tormek and Creusen bench grinders, Henry Taylor woodturning tools, Powermatic dust extractor, air compressor, Stihl chainsaws, everything you need to get into this craft.
Individual woodturning classes in Abruzzo, Italy, on basic woodturning, bowl turning ,green woodturning, hollow vessels and forms. Workplace equipped with Oneway professional wooturning lathes and accessories, Centauro bandsaw, Tormek and Creusen bench grinders, Henry Taylor woodturning tools, Powermatic dust extractor, air compressor, Stihl chainsaws, everything you need to get into this craft.
Individual woodturning classes in Abruzzo, Italy, on basic woodturning, bowl turning ,green woodturning, hollow vessels and forms. Workplace equipped with Oneway professional wooturning lathes and accessories, Centauro bandsaw, Tormek and Creusen bench grinders, Henry Taylor woodturning tools, Powermatic dust extractor, air compressor, Stihl chainsaws, everything you need to get into this craft.
Individual woodturning classes in Abruzzo, Italy, on basic woodturning, bowl turning ,green woodturning, hollow vessels and forms. Workplace equipped with Oneway professional wooturning lathes and accessories, Centauro bandsaw, Tormek and Creusen bench grinders, Henry Taylor woodturning tools, Powermatic dust extractor, air compressor, Stihl chainsaws, everything you need to get into this craft.
Individual woodturning classes in Abruzzo, Italy, on basic woodturning, bowl turning ,green woodturning, hollow vessels and forms. Workplace equipped with Oneway professional wooturning lathes and accessories, Centauro bandsaw, Tormek and Creusen bench grinders, Henry Taylor woodturning tools, Powermatic dust extractor, air compressor, Stihl chainsaws, everything you need to get into this craft.
WOODTURNING CLASSES 2025
CALENDAR
January Tuesday 7th - Friday 10th
January Tuesday 21st - Friday 24th
February Tuesday 4th - Friday 7th
February Tuesday 18th - Friday 21st
March Tuesday 4th - Friday 7th
March Tuesday 18th - Friday 21st
April Tuesday 1st - Friday 4th
April Tuesday 15th - Friday 18th
May Tuesday 13th - Friday 16th
May Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th
June Tuesday 10th - Friday 13th
June Tuesday 24th - Friday 27th
July Tuesday 8th - Friday 11th
July Tuesday 22nd - Friday 25th
September Tuesday 2nd - Friday 5th
September Tuesday 16th - Friday 19th
September Tuesday 30th - October Friday 3rd
October Tuesday 14th - Friday 17th
October Tuesday 28th - Friday 31st
November Tuesday 11th - Friday 14th
November Tuesday 25th - Friday 28th
December Tuesday 9th - Friday 12th
RATES
Individual course €400/day
Group course (max 2 people) €250/day per person
Large diameters €500/day per person
Please note that for specific requests, and only on availability, courses can also be arranged on dates not listed on the calendar and for different durations. In such cases, the rates will apply as for an individual course.
HOW TO REACH US
By car following the directions for Giorgio Romani Woodturning
By train to Roseto degli Abruzzi Station (TE)
By plane to Pescara Airport (PE)
By bus to Villa Vomano (TE) or Teramo
For all transfers to and from the stations or airports indicated, we will be happy to arrange any transfer
RECOMMENDATIONS
To fully enjoy your experience, we highly recommend renting a car for the duration of your stay, for several reasons:
While our village is beautiful, it has limited services (a small grocery store, a pastry shop, and a few bars), we also have two restaurants, one in the village ( 2-minute walk from my studio ) and the other 5 minutes by car. The nearest larger supermarkets and shops are about 10 minutes away by car.
A car will also give you the freedom to explore some of the incredible medieval villages in the area or to take a day trip to the Gran Sasso National Park, a must-visit destination for nature and mountain lovers. You can alternatively reach the sea in just 20 minutes for a swim.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Courses can be booked up to a week before the day choosen, for Large diameter courses at least a month before.
You may need to cancel your booking, in that case you will be refund as follow:
Full payments will be treated as follow:
100% refund for cancellation up to a week before your course.
Please note if cancellation is required you can also choose to use your deposit to book a different course in the same year.
Gift Vouchers available upon request.
