Woodturning
All of your favorite classes are continuing..
Watch for evening classes to return in March 2023..
Also keep an eye on the website for "hands on" sessions to begin soon. Bring your own project to the workshop while an instructor is available to help with questions you may have.
Natural Edge Bowl - Thur, Mar 23, 2023 - 12:00-4:00 pm
This class will cover the basics of turning a natural edge bowl, including blank preparation, design considerations and turning basics.
Basic Woodturning - 4 Sessions - Tues, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023 - 1:00-4:00 pm
This class will cover the safe operation of a lathe including appropriate personal safety protection and sharpening techniques for turning tools. It will cover techniques for turning spindles, both simple and complex, basic bowl and basic platter turning.
Basic Pen Turning - Tue, Mar 21, 2023 - 6:30-9:30 pm OR
Wed, Apr 5, 2023 - 1:00-4:00 pm
This class will cover the basics of turning pens from wood including blank preparation, turning basics, finishing and assembly. Pens will include a standard Slimline pen and possible variations on the Slimline. Students will take home two completed pens.
Turning a Peppermill - Thur, Apr 6, 2023 - 1:00-5:00 pm
This class will cover the basic of turning a peppermill from wood, including blank preparation, turning basics, finishing and assembly.
Sharpening Woodturning Tools - Wed, Apr 12, 2023 - 1:30 - 3:30 pm
This class will cover the use of the One Way Wolverine system for sharpening woodturning tools. Included will be the use of the Varigrind attachment for gouges and the skew attachment. Students are encouraged bring their own woodturning tools to sharpen in the class.
Basic Hollow Turning - Thur, Apr 13, 2023 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This class will cover the basics of turning a hollow form from wood, including blank preparation, design considerations, and hollow turning basic.
Turning Garden Dibbers or Wool Winders - Wed, Apr 19, 2023 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm
This class will cover the creation of either a garden dibber or a wool winder, including blank preparation, design considerations, and basic spindle gouge techniques.
Garden Dibbers are used to poke holes in the earth when planting bulbs. They are usually marked off in units to gauge the depth and/or distance between plants.
Wool Winders (aka Nostapines) are used to create balls of wool that pull from the centre and do not roll away when knitting or crocheting.
If you are new to Woodturning and have a Gardener or Knitter/Crocheter on your gift list this class is for you! Prerequisite: None
Click here to register or to get more information about these classes and others coming in 2023.
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