Turning for Food

$870.00

Full

Woodturning

Brasstown

Week (Sunday-Saturday)

Ages

Jul

Sun

Jul

Sat

04:00

09:00

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Sessions: 7

Session Hours: 7.00

Program Area: Woodturning

Instructor: Nick Cook

Studio/Location: Woodturning Studio

Student Materials: Please bring the following: NOTE: These items important for your safety - Wear closed-toe shoes only - No loose, flowing clothing - Long hair must be tied back - We recommend that you leave jewelry at home; no jewelry on hands/arms while turning - Safety glasses &/or face shields are to be worn while turning. These are available at each turning station, or you may bring your own. - Dust masks are available in the studio -- or if you prefer, bring your own dust shield. - Ear plugs are also available in the studio -- or bring your own hearing protection of choice. TOOLS: Each turning station has a PowerMatic 3520C lathe, large/small chucks, and all necessary lathe equipment. Tool rolls are available and contain 9 tools: roughing gouge, 3/8" & 1/2" spindle/bowl gouges, scraper, parting tool, skew, and bedan. If you prefer, you may bring your own. (Label all personal tools with your name or initials.)

School Fee & Materials: FOLK SCHOOL FEE: $10 sanding and finishing materials wood

Instructor Materials: All materials for turning projects / Instructor Fee $120

Equipment Needs: All equipment, lathes, bandsaws and sanders

Skill Level: All levels

Total Materials Fees: $130

Woodturning Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8008

Description

Dazzle your friends and family with a wide variety of gifts you make in this class. All projects are kitchen related and include both spindle and faceplate turning techniques. Start with the basics of tool selection, sharpening, and chucking techniques and go into sanding, finishing, and how to market your wares. Projects include honey dippers, rolling pins, saltshakers and pepper mills, bottle stoppers, bowls and plates along with a few surprises. All levels welcome. $

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Dazzle your friends and family with a wide variety of gifts you make in this class. All projects are kitchen related and include both spindle and faceplate turning techniques. Start with the basics of tool selection, sharpening, and chucking techniques and go into sanding, finishing, and how to market your wares. Projects include honey dippers, rolling pins, saltshakers and pepper mills, bottle stoppers, bowls, and plates along with a few surprises. All levels welcome. $

$130

Nick Cook, a professional woodturner, is a founding member, director, and former vice president of the American Association of Woodturners. He was named the 12th Honorary Lifetime Member of AAW in 2002. Nick demonstrated at the 1996 National Association of Woodturners symposium in New Zealand, and he writes articles for various woodworking publications. He has taught at the Folk School since 1997, and recently served on the school's board of directors. He also has produced two videos: Turning for Food & Turning for Fun and Profit.

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