Bowls with Lids

Refine your bowl making skills with a focus on design and proper form. Explore methods of turning lids and knobs so that they become part of your finished pieces with continuous, flowing curves. Add further interest with various methods of lid embellishment. Finish the week with one or more treasured pieces of art. Best for turners with recent experience, but other levels are welcome. $

$110

Raised and now living in Kentucky, Robert Henrickson worked for forty years as a professional archaeologist in the Near East, primarily in Turkey, with his research focused on pottery dating from 5500-150 BC. He has been turning for 15 years, creating a range of multiaxis, sculptural, and complex spindle work, in addition to various types of vessels influenced by his archaeological experience and knowledge of classical forms. Traditional turning in other cultures provides further inspirations. In addition to taking classes in other media at the Folk School, Robert became an Assistant Instructor in turning classes in 2016 and Instructor in 2021. In the past 10 years he has frequently demonstrated for regional turning clubs.

Guy Griswold, of Atlanta, GA, has had a lifelong interest in wood and objects made from it. He began his woodturning career by taking classes at the Folk School. Guy has continued to refine his skills regularly turning in his home shop and instructing. Much of his work is derived from green wood that he sources from his home state of Georgia. Bowls are often his focus, but he continues to explore new techniques of finishes, shape, and embellishment.