From Log to Bowl - 6 Week Private Woodturning Course for 1 or 2 people

Learn everything you need to know to turn bowls from "roadside" wood, and start your own satisfying journey of becoming a skilled woodturner! You'll be studying with Main Street Studio woodturning instructor Jason Nemec.

This private lesson series is for one or two people. Bring a son, daughter, partner, parent or friend to learn alongside you, or keep all the fun to yourself! We'll meet once-per-week at a time that works for you. Sessions will be 3-4 hours long. Our time together can be tailored to what you wish to learn, or leave it to me and we will cover the following topics:

• The anatomy of the wood lathe
• Lathe hazards, and the ways we protect ourselves from them
• The three "Modes" of turning: spindle, face grain, & end grain
• Lathe tools and work-holding on the lathe
• The essential cuts: peeling, slicing and scraping
• Learn to use the bowl gouge, spindle gouge and scrapers to achieve these cuts
• Harvesting wood for turning. What to look for, how to store and prepare material for turning on the lathe
• The effects of drying on wet wood
• Seeing a bowl in a lump of wood
• Making design choices on the lathe
• Drying a green-turned bowl
• Sanding and food-safe finishes
• Sharpening lathe tools

By clicking "Reserve your spot", you'll be able to see my available times, to book directly with me at a time that works best for you. You may also buy a gift certificate here to give the gift of woodturning to someone!