Woodturning Classes – size limited to 1-2 individuals
The Swenson Woodshop offers beginner “Hands On” woodturning lessons for individuals with little or no prior experience. Classes are structured to fit your time schedule, and level of experience, and emphasize health and safety in all activities.
Instruction will teach basic woodturning fundamentals to include: lathe components, tools, sharpening, cutting techniques, and finishing methods. Each student will work on their own Powermatic lathe, and all tools, and safety equipment are provided.
Suggested Class Formats:
- Introduction to Woodturning A – Turn a small spindle project
- Introduction to Woodturning B – Turn a small bowl
- Intermediate Woodturning – Hollow form turning
- Intermediate Woodturning – Segmented turning
Classes are billed at $25/hour per student, and include basic practice materials. Premium figured turning blanks are also available at an additional cost, which varies depending on the size and type of wood. Beginning students are recommended to start with the free practice materials, and move on to premium materials as their skills progress.
Interested individuals can contact me to discuss structuring a class tailored to their schedule, experience level, and type of woodturning interest, or to just tour the shop and chat about woodturning or woodworking.
Contact Greg Swenson at:
swensonwoodshop@gmail.com or via: montereybaywoodworkers@gmail.com