Bodden Cross Studio

Bodden Cross Studio Experience days in Somerset, wood turning and sign carving for beginers. Why choose a Bodden Cross Studio woodturning course?

The Bodden Cross Studio was created by Stephen Stokes to allow people to have fun with wood. Through many years of teaching woodturning Stephen learned many people just want to come and try, but can't commit to days, weeks or months on courses they're not sure they will enjoy. Some of us have jobs where at the end of the day we ask ourselves, "What did I achieve today?" Often it's hard to give a d

efinitive answer. On a Bodden Cross Studio woodturning course you can come and make a wooden bowl, carve a sign, or any one of a multitude of other projects in a day. At the end of the day you will have achieved something. Come and see for yourself what you can create.

Nick and Joe back at Bodden Cross Studio for some more bowl turning and advice on tool sharpening. A great pleasure seei...
20/06/2026

Nick and Joe back at Bodden Cross Studio for some more bowl turning and advice on tool sharpening. A great pleasure seeing these two again and hearing about their progress in the world of woodturning. If you have just started woodturning and need advice on tools and sharpening, please get in touch and you can book some time to learn how to do this effectively. Gift vouchers are available. Thank you.

Kate and Martin with their first bowls created today at Bodden Cross Studio. A great pleasure introducing them to the jo...
19/06/2026

Kate and Martin with their first bowls created today at Bodden Cross Studio. A great pleasure introducing them to the joy of woodturning, they have made future heirlooms. If you want to try woodturning please get in touch. Gift vouchers are available. Thank you.

James and his first bowl created today at Bodden Cross Studio. The half day was a gift from a friend who attended to off...
18/06/2026

James and his first bowl created today at Bodden Cross Studio. The half day was a gift from a friend who attended to offer helpful advice on form. A great pleasure introducing James to woodturning and I hope he continues his learning journey. If you want to try woodturning please get in touch, gift vouchers are available. Thank you.

A great day today at the Green Scythe Fair demonstrating letter carving. We saw lots of old friends and made some new on...
14/06/2026

A great day today at the Green Scythe Fair demonstrating letter carving. We saw lots of old friends and made some new ones. Thank you to family and friends who helped setting up the stand and helped packing it away again at the end of a very hot and busy day.

A great pleasure welcoming Roger Buse of VB36 fame to Bodden Cross Studio today for a day of letter carving. His sign is...
11/06/2026

A great pleasure welcoming Roger Buse of VB36 fame to Bodden Cross Studio today for a day of letter carving. His sign is using a lovely piece of elm renowned for its erratic grain.
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the VB36 it is the most magnificent lathe for bowl turning and I have been a proud owner for several decades. Thank you Roger for conceiving such a beautiful machine and I look forward to seeing your finished sign.

Simon and his first two bowls created today at Bodden Cross Studio. A keen woodworker he wanted to add woodturning to hi...
04/06/2026

Simon and his first two bowls created today at Bodden Cross Studio. A keen woodworker he wanted to add woodturning to his repertoire. A great pleasure working with him and I look forward to observing his progress. If you want to try woodturning, please get in touch. Thank you

One of the more unusual commissions here at Bodden Cross Studio, framing an old pub sign. Originally painted on to a met...
22/05/2026

One of the more unusual commissions here at Bodden Cross Studio, framing an old pub sign. Originally painted on to a metal plate, the frame had to be quite robust.
The customer is happy which is important. If you have an unusual project in mind, please get in touch. Thank you

George, Caz and Christina with their bowls created today at Bodden Cross Studio. Keen creatives they enjoy new crafts an...
10/05/2026

George, Caz and Christina with their bowls created today at Bodden Cross Studio. Keen creatives they enjoy new crafts and today they tried woodturning. They made unique bowls and it was a great pleasure working with them. If you want to try woodturning, please get in touch. Thank you.

Mhairi back at Bodden Cross Studio to carve another sign. A lovely piece of work in ash. If you want to try letter carvi...
09/05/2026

Mhairi back at Bodden Cross Studio to carve another sign. A lovely piece of work in ash. If you want to try letter carving, please get in touch. Thank you.

Esther and Harvey with their first bowls created today at Bodden Cross Studio. The half day was a gift for this creative...
02/05/2026

Esther and Harvey with their first bowls created today at Bodden Cross Studio. The half day was a gift for this creative couple and they produced some beautiful work. If you’re looking for a gift for the creative people in your life, please get in touch. Thank you

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Bodden Cross Farm
Shepton Mallet
BA44PU

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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