Build a Bowl Turning Pole Lathe - Yoav Elkayam & Dan Watson

Yoav Elkayam and Dan Watson will run this four day course to build a complete pole lathe, suitable for turning bowls, plates and cups.

Dates: 13th-16th of August ,2026

All materials are provided.

Once the lathes are built, participants will spend the final day preparing bowl blanks and turning bowls on your finished lathe, under the expert tuition of Yoav.

Location - Ellekers Wood, Yorkshire 

54.134686, -1.297639 (map)

A hearty, healthy lunch is provided (please let your tutor know of any dietary requirements when booking), along with tea, coffee and water. Breakfast and evening meal is self-catered, with

firewood and charcoal-based cooking available.

We also provide firewood, brew-kit, washing up and cooking facilities, crockery and cutlery. 

If you would like to pre-order a set of your own tools (2 no. hooks, one tip-up and one tip-down) at £130 from Yoav, please let him know in advance and by 10 July at the latest.

Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have.