Turning Classes
Looking to learn the art of turning wood? How about taking one of the classes below where you will learn the many things you can accomplish with a wood lathe and turning tools. Wood turning can be a fun time for you seeing a rough chunk of wood turn into a pen or bowl in a matter of hours.
Pen Turning
Did you ever think you can make a wooden pen? Well in this class you will be turning a piece of wood into a beautiful pen and mechanical pencil all within 1.5 hours. We will go over the parts to the lathe, tooling, components that make up a wooden pen, and actually make a wooden pen! Once complete, you'll never look back at using a regular pen from the store. You can say you are writing with a one of a kind pen you made. This class does include a wooden pen box for both your pen and mechanical pencil to store in.
Key Points
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Learning how to use the lathe properly
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See the different components that make up a wooden pen
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Discuss how to finish wood turnings effectively
Class Size: 2 Students (1 session class)
Dates:
- April 8th Monday @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Price: $80 + $20 materials fee
NOTE: The pen you will be making isn't represented by the picture below. It will be thee same style but not the same wood.
Tools Required:
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Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)
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Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask
Wine Bottle Stopper
Do you have a favorite wine to drink but only put the original cork back in the bottle? What if you had a one of a kind wine bottle stopper that you made to keep your wine fresh? In this class we will go step by step on how to turn a wine bottle stopper using the lathe. You will get a chance to use some really unique woods to create the stopper by turning it on the lathe using roughing & spindle gouges, skew chisels, and parting tools.
Key Points
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Learning how to use the lathe properly
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Discussing the different tools used to shape a wine bottle stopper
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Discuss how to finish wood turnings effectively
Class Size: 2 Students (1 session class)
Dates:
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May 6th Monday @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Price: $80 + $12 materials fee
Tools Required:
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Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)
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Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask
Bowl Turning
Create a simple bowl in a matter of hours on the lathe in which you can take home to use for your next get together. This is a real fun class to take as there is quite a bit of shavings made and to see a big chunk of wood turn into a beautiful bowl is quite satisfiying. We will go over some safety points, tooling used, how to prepare a bowl blank, and go step by step to making a wooden bowl.
Key Points
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Learning how to use the lathe properly
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Discussing the different tools used to shape a wooden bowl
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Discuss how to finish wood turnings effectively
Class Size: 2 Students (1 session class)
Dates:
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April 25th Thursday @ 6:30pm - 9:30pm
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May 22nd Wednesday @ 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Price: $240 + $25 materials fee
Tools Required:
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Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)
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Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask
Ice Cream Scoop
In this class you will be turning the handle for a one of a kind ice cream scoop that any ice cream lover would enjoy. You will have free control over the shape of the handle as the scoop is epoxied on one end and the cap on the other end. All you have to do is turn up to the bushing and put a coat of finish on it while on the lathe.
Key Points
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Learning how to use the lathe properly
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Discussing the different techniques to make roundovers and coves on your work
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Discuss how to finish wood turnings effectively
Class Size: 2 Students (1 session class)
Dates:
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February 16th Friday @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Price: $80 + $16 materials fee
Tools Required:
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Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)
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Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask
Pizza Cutter
Cut your pizza with style using this handmade pizza cutter you turned on the lathe. In just 2 hours you can turn a elegant looking pizza cutter that will be used every time pizza is served. It features a stainless steel cutter, chrome components, and 2kt gold plated washers for a beaded appearance. And to clean the cutter, simply unscrew the wooden handle and wash the cutter in the sink.
Key Points
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Learning how to use the lathe properly
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Learn how to turn between centers
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Discuss how to finish wood turnings effectively
Class Size: 2 Students (1 session class)
Date:
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TBD @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Price: $80 + $23 materials fee
Tools Required:
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Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)
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Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask
Brass Mallet
Do you do a lot of hand tool work with chisels and really could use a nice mallet? How about turning a wooden handle for a brass head mallet? In just one night you will turn a handle for a brass head mallet that threads into the wood and fits your hand perfectly. Learn how to use a lathe with a roughing and spindle gouge to turn round a Padauk handle that truly fits your grip just right.
Key Points
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Learning how to use the lathe properly
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Learn how to turn between centers
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Discuss how to finish wood turnings effectively
Class Size: 2 Students (1 session class)
Date:
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January 24th Wednesday @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Price: $80 + $32 materials fee
Tools Required:
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Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)
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Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask
French Rolling Pin
Wouldn't it be really cool to bake your favorite pie with a rolling pin you made yourself? In this 1 night class you will take a blank of maple and turn it round into a french rolling pin. What's unique about this rolling pin is how simple it is to make and use. It is not like a traditional rolling pin with handles on each end. You can actually feel the dough being rolled out with your hand turned rolling pin.
Key Points
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Learning how to use the lathe properly
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Learn how to turn between centers
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Discuss how to finish wood turnings effectively
Class Size: 2 Students (1 session class)
Date:
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May 31st Friday @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Price: $80 + $5 materials fee
Tools Required:
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Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)
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Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask
Bud Vase
Do you love displaying flowers on the table or desk? Would it be cool to hand make your own vase? In this class in just 2hrs you turn a block of wood into a bud vase of your desired shape. There is no right or wrong shape to follow, just what your eye is looking for. The roughing gouge, spindle gouge, and parting tool are the 3 main tools used with the lathe to shape the wood. I will show you how to drill out the hole for the glass vial tube on the drill press so that it is ready for turning. Then once its all turned its ready for some sanding & some applied finish. Once done, you will impress everyone with your lathe skills and everyone will want one.
Key Points
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Learning how to use the lathe properly
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Learn the basic skills of turning
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Discuss how to finish wood turnings effectively
Class Size: 2 Students (1 session class)
Date:
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January 30th Tuesday @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Price: $160 + $25 materials fee
Tools Required:
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Paper/pencil and notebook (for note taking if you wish)
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Safety glasses, ear protection, dust mask