I’ve written a series of four short weekly emails for you that serve as an ideal companion to my book, Woodturning Form and Formula, and a friendly way to sharpen your eye and decision-making skills as you read it in the workshop.

The series is completely free (even if you haven’t bought a copy of the book yet), light on theory but heavy on practical thinking prompts. Each email is a thought starter that nudges you to experiment, learn by doing, and design with less guesswork.

What you will receive.

After you enter your details below, each week for the next month, you will receive one short email that:

• suggests a single practical idea you can try in a short session

• gives a short exercise to do at the lathe or in a sketchbook

• hints at design principles from the book without giving full project plans

• helps you build quiet confidence at the lathe, one small habit at a time

Rather than a step-by-step course, this series of prompts has been written to spark your thinking and help you develop an eye for proportion in your woodturning.

It is ideal if you want to improve your work by practising small, repeatable exercises rather than memorising measurements.

Weekly themes

• Week 1: How to look at your work so your eye tells you what needs to change.

• Week 2: A gentle framing idea to improve shape and rhythm.

• Week 3: A soft placement trick to make forms feel natural without maths.

• Week 4: A short ritual to build steadier decisions at the lathe.

Each email is short, plain and workshop-friendly. I’ve kept the exercises simple so you can try them the same week you receive the message.

Why this works

Skill grows through repeated practice. The repeated prompts can help train your eye and hand slowly each week. The suggestions are small, so you can use them alongside your projects without losing momentum. Over time, taking part in the exercises can lead up to clearer, more confident turning.

Who this is for

This series suits those who have (or even haven’t!) bought the book, hobbyists, weekend turners, and more experienced makers who want to move from ‘guessing’ to designing.

You don't need fancy tools or advanced mathematics! Curiosity and a willingness to try small experiments are all you need.

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No spam. No charge. I will not share your email and you can unsubscribe at any time. This series is a friendly introduction to the ideas in Woodturning Form and Formula.

If you like the emails, the book contains full projects, sketches and deeper explanation of the principles.

After adding your details below, it may take a few minutes for the confirmation email to reach you. Also, check your spam box after an hour to see if it is there.