Lathe Turning: Bowl Class
Learn the fundamentals of woodturning while creating a handcrafted wooden bowl in this one-day workshop led by professional woodturner Julie Jackson of Surclewood.
The lathe is often called the woodworking equivalent to the pottery wheel. If you ask someone who does it, they’ll tell you there are few things more meditative and calming than turning.
Eligibility: Open to students ages 18 and up. No prior experience needed.
You’ll begin the day with no prior experience and leave with a finished bowl as well as a working understanding of the lathe.
Instruction covers lathe setup and safety, tool control, various turning techniques that will aid in exploring the process of shaping a bowl from rough lumber through to a finished form.
All tools, materials and safety equipment will be provided for you.
