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Bowl Turning for Beginners - FULL

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N Main St Adrian, MI, 49221 United States (map)

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Bowl Turning for Beginners

1 Day: Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, 9AM-4PM

Tuition: $200

Ages: 16 & Up

Instructor: Matt Harber

Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person

Prerequisites: None

Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Program Description:

Explore the world of woodturning through turning a simple bowl. Students will learn the basics of spindle turning, tool use, rounding a rough wood blank, and bowl turning in a fun and informative weekend. Project to be completed includes a basic wood bowl, with some exploration of form and the addition of simple embellishments.

Participants will leave with the knowledge and confidence to continue woodturning at home.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn all about a woodturning lathe and what to look for when purchasing

  • Learn about the different tools and accessories; what you need and what you don’t

  • Learn how to sharpen woodturning tools

  • Learn to properly create an effective tenon for holding your work.Learn how to create beads, coves, rounds, and more

  • Learn how to safely, efficiently, and effectively use various gouges, skew, scraper, and carbide tools

  • Learn how to apply different techniques to create projects. This includes shaping the exterior and interior of your bowl.

  • Learn to properly sand and finish your creations

  • Students will create and finish a bowl while demonstrating an understanding of safe and efficient lathe practices

Attendance Requirements: Students must attend all days

Location: Sam Beauford Woodshop, 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, Michigan 49221

Class Size: Maximum 6

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If you have any questions, please contact Matt Harber at mharber@mail.com