Students “learn-by-doing”. Each step is explained and demonstrated and then the student will do “hands on” exercises with the instructor observing and supervising; who can make “on the spot corrections” to perfect the technique.

Our instructors work hard to ensure that this learning curve process is enjoyable. And as such each student will go home after each session with a completed project, such as a bowls, goblet, eggcup, or plate. All tools, safety equipment and supplies are provided.

Saturday & Sunday November 7 & 8, 9am – 4 pm

Prerequisite: Intro 1 or equivalent experience

This 2-Day Intensive Workshop offered on 11/7 and 8 will offer students an opportunity to make a variety of unusual hand-made wooden gifts for the Holidays. There is a wide variety of gifts to choose from: 3 or 4 rolling pins; biscuit/cookie cutters in either or both of 2 sizes; an assortment of spatulas; knitting products including buttons, knitting needles, or darning eggs; colored and textured spin tops; small lobster buoys for refrigerator magnets or key chains; and 1-2 inch wooden mushrooms that seem to grow in varied groupings. Students can anticipate making at least 3-6 or more of these gifts over the course of this weekend. All paint, texturing tools, coloring markers will be provided.

Note: We do a lot of his work with the skew chisel. This course provides the opportunity to practice your skills with the skew or to learn from a pro while making fun gifts. HOWEVER, if you don't have a warm and fuzzy relationship with the skew, we have some very friendly spindle gouges that will do just fine.

Saturday & Sunday November 7 & 8, 9am – 4 pm

Prerequisite: Intro 1 or equivalent experience

This 2-Day Intensive Workshop offered on 11/7 and 8 will offer students an opportunity to make a variety of unusual hand-made wooden gifts for the Holidays. There is a wide variety of gifts to choose from: 3 or 4 rolling pins; biscuit/cookie cutters in either or both of 2 sizes; an assortment of spatulas; knitting products including buttons, knitting needles, or darning eggs; colored and textured spin tops; small lobster buoys for refrigerator magnets or key chains; and 1-2 inch wooden mushrooms that seem to grow in varied groupings. Students can anticipate making at least 3-6 or more of these gifts over the course of this weekend. All paint, texturing tools, coloring markers will be provided.

Note: We do a lot of his work with the skew chisel. This course provides the opportunity to practice your skills with the skew or to learn from a pro while making fun gifts. HOWEVER, if you don't have a warm and fuzzy relationship with the skew, we have some very friendly spindle gouges that will do just fine.

Students “learn-by-doing”. Each step is explained and demonstrated and then the student will do “hands on” exercises with the instructor observing and supervising; who can make “on the spot corrections” to perfect the technique.

Our instructors work hard to ensure that this learning curve process is enjoyable. And as such each student will go home after each session with a completed project, such as a bowls, goblet, eggcup, or plate. All tools, safety equipment and supplies are provided.

Participant will learn to sharpen spindle gouges, bowl gouges, spindle roughing gouges, scrapers, parting tools and the skew chisel. They are encouraged to bring in their own tools for shaping and sharpening, but this is not a requirement. The learning process will include both demonstration and hands-on help. If we can’t get to your tools the night of the class, we’ll schedule you in at another time convenient to you.

We teach people to sharpen with the systems we have in-house and work with everyday. We use a 1750 rpm grinder with 1” x 8” grinding wheels and Oneway sharpening jigs. The Oneway Varigrind jig costs on the order of $60. The best deal we’ve found over the years on a 1750 rpm 8” grinder with appropriate aluminum oxide wheels (white wheels) of 60 and 120 grit is available at Woodcraft in stores or on-line for under $100.

Cost of the 3-hour session to sharpen your tools and teach you how to follow up is $45.

Students ?learn-by-doing?. Each step is explained and demonstrated and then the student will do ?hands on? exercises with the instructor observing and supervising; who can make ?on the spot corrections? to perfect the technique.

Our instructors work hard to ensure that this learning curve process is enjoyable. And as such each student will go home after each session with a completed project, such as a bowls, goblet, eggcup, or plate. All tools, safety equipment and supplies are provided.

Turning wood is considered by many to be one of the most enjoyable form of working with a power tool. This course will provide an introduction to spindle turning, endgrain hollowing techniques and bowl making. In addition, students will be exposed to safety, tool sharpening, accessory setups, and lathe maintenance.

Students “learn-by-doing”. Each step is explained and demonstrated and then the student will do “hands on” exercises with the instructor observing and supervising; who can make “on the spot corrections” to perfect the technique.

Our instructors work hard to ensure that this learning curve process is enjoyable. And as such each student will go home after each session with a completed project, such as a bowls, goblet, eggcup, or plate. All tools, safety equipment and supplies are provided.

An excellent reference book, Woodturning, a Foundation Course (new edition) by Keith Rowley is strongly recommended.

Turning wood is considered by many to be one of the most enjoyable form of working with a power tool. This course will provide an introduction to spindle turning, endgrain hollowing techniques and bowl making. In addition, students will be exposed to safety, tool sharpening, accessory setups, and lathe maintenance.

Students “learn-by-doing”. Each step is explained and demonstrated and then the student will do “hands on” exercises with the instructor observing and supervising; who can make “on the spot corrections” to perfect the technique.

Our instructors work hard to ensure that this learning curve process is enjoyable. And as such each student will go home after each session with a completed project, such as a bowls, goblet, eggcup, or plate. All tools, safety equipment and supplies are provided.

An excellent reference book, Woodturning, a Foundation Course (new edition) by Keith Rowley is strongly recommended.