What you’ll learn

Discover the art and rhythm of woodturning in this beginner-friendly class. Over a single weekend, you’ll gain hands-on experience at the lathe, learning essential skills in both spindle and bowl turning.

You’ll learn:

• Mounting work safely between centers and on a chuck
• Reading grain direction and how it changes the cut
• Spindle turning — beads, coves, and clean transitions
• Bowl turning fundamentals
• Tool control, presentation, and sharpening basics
• Sanding and finishing on the lathe

Who it’s for

Complete beginners. No prior turning experience required — we start with how to stand at the lathe. The class is capped at four so everyone gets real time on a machine.

What’s included

• All tools and materials
• Lathe time and safety orientation
• Expert instruction in a small group (max 4 students)
• The pieces you turn, to take home