Woodturning Classes

Join Glenn in his workshop in County Carlow, Ireland 

Turning since 1990

I’ve been turning wood since 1990. Starting as a production turner I worked to produce both classic-functional and one-off artistic pieces for homes and collections. Over the years I have been fortunate to learn from some of the most respected masters of my craft and I’m privileged to be able to pass that knowledge on.

At my Woodturning Study Centre in Co. Carlow, Ireland I teach all levels of ability in group classes and one-to-one tuition. Travelling the world for demonstrations and classes in woodturning, you can also watch me turn in your own workshop,  through the Glenn Lucas Woodturning Club (membership) or with my ‘Mastering Woodturning’ series of DVDs and downloadable videos. My website can be used to book classes, buy woodturning tools and DVDs, or purchases of my bowls. Send me your email and I will add you to my newsy ezine and we will keep in touch!

‘Solar orb’ commemorative art piece

“Solar Orb” is the work of German sculptor Jürgen Batscheider.  It is a 5-metre gilded orb made of 149 individual elements placed at the Flight 4U9525 crash site, to remember the 149 victims of the tragedy of 24 March 2015.  The surface of the “Solar Orb” is made of...

Quarter-sawn wood for platters, and May 2023 news

Read my May 2023 newsletter - with details of the advantages of quarter-sawn wood for platters and new products on my website such as a rubber-backed magnet for dust extraction hose connection to your lathe. You can download my new video, the Large Wide-rim Platter,...

Enhancing Wood Grain for Stunning Results

Welcome to my woodturning ezine. I have been asked lots of questions recently about when or why use milk paint on woodturned pieces?  Below I will give you my thoughts on this. Also included in this newsletter is some recent news about our classes, a wonderful annual...
These DVDs are very, very well done …I highly recommend them, because even the most knowledgeable turner will find them interesting, and the new and intermediate turners will find a great deal of information to learn.
Bill Blasic

Woodturning Design Magazine, August 2012

It was superb… outstanding. It is one of the best not just because of the technical content but the artistic attention you gave to the final output. It really reflects your wonderful sense of artistic style.
Herb Lapp

Member of Woodturner’s Club, PA.

I can honestly say if I could only have one DVD in my library, this would be it.
Greg Haugen

Wood Central