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Welcome to Woodturning

Welcome to Woodturning

$870.00

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Woodturning
Brasstown
Week (Sunday-Saturday)
Ages
18yr+
Aug
9
Sun
-
Aug
15
Sat
PM
04:00
-
AM
09:00
Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week
Schedule Description: Daily
Sessions: 7
Session Hours: 7.00
Program Area: Woodturning
Instructor: Mitch Jones
Studio/Location: Woodturning Studio
Student Materials: Please bring the following: Note these IMPORTANT ITEMS 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 sandpaper and finishes.
Instructor Materials: Instructor will bring all materials needed for class. Fee $60
Equipment Needs: Lathes, Students tool sets and standard shop equipment.
Skill Level: Beginner, All levels
Total Materials Fees: $70
Woodturning Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8008

Description

Learn everything you need to know to get started in woodturning. After this class you will know what to ask for this Christmas! Start with beginner spindle projects–like pizza cutters, ice cream scoops, rolling pins, and other kitchen utensils–then progress to basic bowls and finishes. Discuss which tools to use and when. Build the fundamental skills needed to safely get started turning, including sharpening. All levels welcome.

Learn everything you need to know to get started in woodturning. After this class you will know what to ask for this Christmas! Start with beginner spindle projects–like pizza cutters, ice cream scoops, rolling pins, and other kitchen utensils–then progress to basic bowls and finishes. Discuss which tools to use and when. Build the fundamental skills needed to safely get started turning, including sharpening. All levels welcome.

$70

Mitchell Jones is from central Kentucky. He learned how to turn wood in Gatlinburg, TN in 2014. Since then, he has taught and assistant-taught at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts and at craft schools across the southeastern U.S. He enjoys turning a piece of lumber into a cherished keepsake and continues to be in awe of the process.

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