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Pen-making from Start to Finish

$870.00

Available

Woodturning
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18yr+
Aug
16
Sun
-
Aug
22
Sat
PM
04:00
-
AM
09:00
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Program Area: Woodturning
Instructor: Barry Gross
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 Shop Supplies
Instructor Materials: I will bring everything I need. Do you have a large TV screen so students can see what I am doing up close? Also, I do a power point presentation on every subject and the students will get books with each presentation in it. $225
Equipment Needs: Wood Turning Studio Equipment and Tools 3” tool rests, mandrels with mandrel savers,
Skill Level: All levels
Total Materials Fees: $235
Woodturning Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8008

Description

Learn a variety of techniques to take your pen making to the next level. Creative thinking is vital for enhancing pen turning skills, which will be discussed daily. Use a number of materials, including exotic wood, stabilized wood, and acrylics. Casting clear acrylic pen blanks–without a pressure pot–will open your mind to endless possibilities. Beginning to advanced levels welcome. $

Learn a variety of techniques to take your pen making to the next level. Creative thinking is vital for enhancing pen turning skills, which will be discussed daily. Use a number of materials, including exotic wood, stabilized wood, and acrylics. Casting clear acrylic pen blanks–without a pressure pot–will open your mind to endless possibilities. Beginning to advanced levels welcome. $

$235

Barry Gross has over 30 years of varied experience in creating fine writing instruments. He is inspired by nature and the rich textures of all the distinctive exotic materials he utilizes to create one of a kind fine writing instruments. Member of AAW, Bucks County Woodturners, Pennsylvania Guild of Crafts and the National Register of Who's Who for executives and professionals.

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