Wood Turning Foundations

Join our experienced wood turning instructors Bryan Field and Jim Fischer for this deep dive in to wood turning. This is an extremely small, very hands on course taking only 4 students per session.

This curriculum is based on “Let’s Go For a Spin” The American Association of Woodturners'‘ recommended guide for beginners.

Over 6 weeks students will cover a wide range of wood turning techniques, from the basics of spindle and bowl turning to completing a final display piece of their own design. Students will create multiple projects along the way in a variety of woods all provided as part of the class fee.

Students are expected to practice their skills between sessions, additional open studio hours are available Mondays 6-8p for our regular Woodshop Open Studio as well as turning specific hours provided for this course on Weds 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 and 11/20 6-8p. Scrap wood and some blanks will be available during these hours.

Week 1 will begin with the basics of technique with guidance from both Jim and Bryan. Each tutor will take turns teaching a wide variety of projects including small ornaments, bowls, platters, lidded boxes and green wood pieces from weeks 2-4. In the final class students will be provided with a blank and work on designing and turning a piece of their choice.