Turning Logs into Bowls

$730.00

Full

Woodturning

Brasstown

Week (Sunday-Friday)

Ages

Nov

Sun

Nov

Fri

04:00

12:00

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Sessions: 6

Session Hours: 6.00

Program Area: Woodturning

Instructor: Glenn Schmidt

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: $60-$100 - 12" long x 2-1/2" square poplar practice sticks (need 30+) - 9-12" diameter logs - cherry, maple (5 at least 6' long) - 3" sanding discs - 80, 120, 180, 240 and 320 grits (60 of each grit) - 2 bottles of CA glue, (2oz each)

Equipment Needs: Woodturning Studio - Turning tools - Power sanders

Skill Level: All Levels

Total Materials Fees: $60-$100

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

Description

Explore the journey from log to bowl in this class designed for new and growing woodturners. Gain an understanding of proper lathe setup and safety, along with tool handling and sharpening techniques. Learn methods for cutting greenwood bowl blanks from freshly cut trees. Class projects will include basic greenwood bowls, twice-turned bowls, and processes for sanding and finishing your work.

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Explore the journey from log to bowl in this class designed for new and growing woodturners. Gain an understanding of proper lathe setup and safety, along with tool handling and sharpening techniques. Learn methods for cutting greenwood bowl blanks from freshly cut trees. Class projects will include basic greenwood bowls, twice-turned bowls, and processes for sanding and finishing your work.

$60-$100

Glenn Schmidt began woodturning in 2009. His part-time hobby became a burning passion in 2016 when he took his first class at the Folk School, built a new studio, invested in more equipment, and joined the Carolina Mountain Woodturners and the American Association of Woodturners. Glenn served as a CMW board director for four years. After retiring as a corporate project manager in 2017, Glenn became an assistant instructor at the Folk School and was asked to teach classes starting in 2020. He enthusiastically focuses on safety, expanding turning skills, and overall enjoyment of the art of woodturning.

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