Upcoming Events
Southwest Washington Woodturners Demo
Vancouver, WA
https://www.southwestwashingtonwoodturners.org
Exploring Form and Texture in Bowl Turning
John C Campbell Folk School
Brasstown, NC
Come prepared to spend a week turning various bowl shapes that you will then texture and carve. Discuss form, where to find inspiration, and how to transfer that successfully to the pieces you want to create. Also, cover coloring techniques using milk paint and acrylics. By the end of the class, you will have created pieces that tell a story you can share through your woodturning.
Oregon Woodturning Symposium
Linn County Expo Center
3700 Knox Butte Rd
Albany, OR 97322
https://www.oregonwoodturningsymposium.com
Louisville Woodturners All Day Demonstration
All-day demonstration with the Louisville Woodturners.
For the Love of all Bandsaw Boxes
John C Campbell Folk School
Brasstown, NC
Bandsaw boxes are a great way to use up scrap wood that may be lying around your shop. Learn proper tool safety for milling wood to the right proportions for making a bandsaw box of your own. Safely set up and use a bandsaw, then assemble and prep the pieces for next steps. Some of these next steps will include finding inspiration for your work, using rotary carvers and woodburners to apply a design to your boxes, and completing them with an application of color and/or finish.
Exploring Form, Texture, and Finish in Woodturning
Port Townsend School of Woodworking.
Introduction to Spoon Carving
Austin School of Furniture
Austin, TX
Have you ever wanted to carve your own spoon? Well, the wait is over. Don’t miss out on learning all about carving your own spoons and kitchenware at the Austin School of Furniture this December. This class is super fun and is great for Christmas Presents!
CARVING: EXPLORING COLORS AND TEXTURES
Austin School of Furniture
Austin, TX
Learn how you can use carving and texturing on wood to create a stunning piece of wall art. This class will discuss how to find inspiration for your work and how to use a combination of hand and power tools for a carved and textured surface. We will also touch on different methods of adding color, such as milk paint and acrylics. The class will also build a frame around the finished piece so that it is ready to hang on any wall. This would make a perfect holiday gift.
Chicago Woodturners Demo and Workshops
Chicago, IL
https://www.chicagowoodturners.com/events/
Exploring Colors & Textures in Woodturning for Women/Non-Binary
North House Folk School
Grand Marais, MN
A bowl can be many things: elegantly minimal, astonishingly embellished, and everything in between. Spend three days turning various shapes of bowls and exploring texture and color with Elizabeth Weber. The course will discuss form, where to find inspiration, and how to successfully transfer those ideas to finished pieces. We will also cover coloring techniques using milk paint and acrylics. By the end of the course, students will have created pieces that tell a story. This course is open to beginning woodturners, but will have plenty of rich content for more experienced turners as well. Note that students must purchase and bring a specific set of gouges for this class. By request, this session is open to students who identify as women or non-binary, as well as trans folks. An open enrollment session of the same course is available earlier in the week.
Exploring Colors and Textures in Woodturning
North House Folk School
Grand Marais, MN
A bowl can be many things: elegantly minimal, astonishingly embellished, and everything in between. Spend three days turning various shapes of bowls and exploring texture and color with Elizabeth Weber. The course will discuss form, where to find inspiration, and how to successfully transfer those ideas to finished pieces. We will also cover coloring techniques using milk paint and acrylics. By the end of the course, students will have created pieces that tell a story. This course is open to beginning woodturners, but will have plenty of rich content for more experienced turners as well. Note that students must purchase and bring a specific set of gouges for this class.
Union University Exhibition and Artist Talk
https://www.uu.edu/events/moreinfo.cfm?ID=8230
EXPLORING FORM, TEXTURE, AND FINISH ON WOODTURNED VESSELS
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Gatlinburg, TN
In this workshop, students will create bowls and learn turning techniques using various tools to achieve their desired shape. This workshop will look at a variety of surface techniques that can be used to further enhance vessels. This includes carving, texturing, and the application of color using milk paints and acrylics. Students will also learn where to find inspiration for their work and how to successfully transfer ideas onto the pieces they have created. By the end of this workshop, students will have created several pieces that tell a story.
Turning Bowls With Bling
John C Campbell Folk School
Brasstown, NC
Prepare to spend the week turning various bowl shapes and boxes with a wide variety of surface design options. Discuss where to find inspiration and the history behind the mark-making techniques introduced, including carving, texturing, woodburning, and henna. Explore the addition of color to your pieces through various paint techniques. By the end of the class, you should have at least one beautifully embellished piece.
For The Love of Bandsaw Boxes
John C Campbell Folk School
Bandsaw boxes are a great way to use up scrap wood that may be lying around your shop. Learn proper tool safety for milling wood to the right proportions for making a bandsaw box of your own. Safely set up and use a bandsaw, then assemble and prep the pieces for next steps. Some of these next steps will include finding inspiration for your work, using rotary carvers and woodburners to apply a design to your boxes, and completing them with an application of color and/or finish.
Catocin Area Woodturners IRD
https://www.catoctinareaturners.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=779723&item_id=2139745
