Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of Turner’s Journey, I’m deep into end-of-year prep and getting everything ready for 2026. Teaching has finished for 2025, so I’m using this quieter period to restructure the lessons, rebuild the website from the ground up, and add extra value to the student experience.
I also talk through the changes I’ve made to the two-day class, including new projects for day one and a bigger bowl for day two. Alongside that, I’ve been tidying and deep cleaning the school, preparing a workshop walkaround video for students, and organising new printed materials including proof copies of a 60-page Workshop Companion book.
To top it all off, I’m dealing with a lingering cold that has now turned into an ear infection, but the work is still getting done. I also share some exciting updates about guest tutors returning in 2026, and a new Halloween-themed class coming at the end of January.
00:00 – Intro and filming ahead of schedule
00:23 – Starting a two-day class weekend
01:05 – Teaching finished for 2025 and restructuring for 2026
01:46 – Rebuilding the website to make it more user friendly
02:18 – New bowl size and coloured rim update
02:43 – Day one projects: bottle stopper and mushroom
02:56 – Day two: bowl turning nuances and intricacies
03:13 – End-of-year deep clean and tidying the school
03:35 – Filming a workshop walkaround for students
04:10 – Cold update and rebuilding the school from the ground up
04:28 – Downloadable brochures and restructuring navigation
04:52 – New branded smocks arriving
05:21 – Guest tutor updates (Emma Cook + Viking Sunset Bowl)
05:54 – New Hollowing class starting end of January
06:23 – Workshop Companion proof copy (60 pages)
07:50 – Student goodie bags and printed guides
09:39 – Cold turns into an ear infection
09:57 – Wrap up and thanks for watching
**** Buy the Woodturning Form and Formula Book ****
Signed Copies: msabansmith.com
Your Local Amazon Store:
Softback: Search for ASIN 1068358106
Hardback: Search for ASIN 1068358114
📍 Workshop Location: Four Marks, Hampshire (next to South Downs National Park)
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My Website and Mailing List: msabansmith.com
My Social Links:
Facebook:
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📍Woodturning School: facebook.com/thewoodturningschool
📍Club: facebook.com/woodturning360
Instagram:
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📍School: instagram.com/thewoodturningschool
#Woodturning #WoodLathe #Woodworker #Hampshire #ProfessionalTurner
The visual video content (including my voice), any text and any graphics in the video are Copyright © Woodturning Online Ltd 2015-2025. All rights reserved.
In this episode of Turner’s Journey, I’m deep into end-of-year prep and getting everything ready for 2026. Teaching has finished for 2025, so I’m using this quieter period to restructure the lessons, rebuild the website from the ground up, and add extra value to the student experience.
I also talk through the changes I’ve made to the two-day class, including new projects for day one and a bigger bowl for day two. Alongside that, I’ve been tidying and deep cleaning the school, preparing a workshop walkaround video for students, and organising new printed materials including proof copies of a 60-page Workshop Companion book.
To top it all off, I’m dealing with a lingering cold that has now turned into an ear infection, but the work is still getting done. I also share some exciting updates about guest tutors returning in 2026, and a new Halloween-themed class coming at the end of January.
00:00 – Intro and filming ahead of schedule
00:23 – Starting a two-day class weekend
01:05 – Teaching finished for 2025 and restructuring for 2026
01:46 – Rebuilding the website to make it more user friendly
02:18 – New bowl size and coloured rim update
02:43 – Day one projects: bottle stopper and mushroom
02:56 – Day two: bowl turning nuances and intricacies
03:13 – End-of-year deep clean and tidying the school
03:35 – Filming a workshop walkaround for students
04:10 – Cold update and rebuilding the school from the ground up
04:28 – Downloadable brochures and restructuring navigation
04:52 – New branded smocks arriving
05:21 – Guest tutor updates (Emma Cook + Viking Sunset Bowl)
05:54 – New Hollowing class starting end of January
06:23 – Workshop Companion proof copy (60 pages)
07:50 – Student goodie bags and printed guides
09:39 – Cold turns into an ear infection
09:57 – Wrap up and thanks for watching
**** Buy the Woodturning Form and Formula Book ****
Signed Copies: msabansmith.com
Your Local Amazon Store:
Softback: Search for ASIN 1068358106
Hardback: Search for ASIN 1068358114
📍 Workshop Location: Four Marks, Hampshire (next to South Downs National Park)
🔔 Subscribe for weekly woodturning content
👍 Like if this helped your turning journey
My Website and Mailing List: msabansmith.com
My Social Links:
Facebook:
📍Me: facebook.com/msabansmith
📍Woodturning School: facebook.com/thewoodturningschool
📍Club: facebook.com/woodturning360
Instagram:
📍Me: instagram.com/msabansmith
📍School: instagram.com/thewoodturningschool
#Woodturning #WoodLathe #Woodworker #Hampshire #ProfessionalTurner
The visual video content (including my voice), any text and any graphics in the video are Copyright © Woodturning Online Ltd 2015-2025. All rights reserved.
