Woodturning Fundamentals

**Registration is currently closed for this event, but please call us at 920-544-5018 if you would like to inquire about any available seats. **

Delight in the captivating handicraft of woodturning! We encourage you to join our exceptional woodturning instructors in learning to develop a solid, hands-on, foundational education in woodturning, no experience required! Students will learn about the basic equipment, specific tools, and techniques used in woodturning while turning their first samples. With a focus on lathe safety, supply and tool selection, cutting techniques, and tool sharpening skills, instructors will walk you through the steps to rough turn square stock, form a tenon, and cut grooves, beads, and coves to create spindle-turned projects.
Bring your ideas and creativity, an impact-resistant face shield (shared classroom shields are also available for use), and closed-toe shoes.
Open to all skill levels.

You’ll love this class if you want to learn techniques for:

• Identifying wood grain orientation before woodturning
• Selecting suitable woodturning tools and proper tool presentation when turning
• Spindle Turning
• Safe use of a wood lathe
• Reading the turned surface for self-evaluation while working
• Understanding correct technique

In this class you’ll have the opportunity to use the following equipment and materials:

• Pre-selected wood
• Cutting tools such as parting tool, spindle roughing gouge, spindle gouge
• Lathe