Classes
I've recently opened a woodturning school at my own studio in Durham, NC. I will be offering classes and lessons for groups and for individuals. Depending on the topic, classes can last from one day up to a full week. I teach a variety of classes that are geared for people at each skill level. New skills are developed through the completion of projects which each student gets to take home so that they can look back and learn from their successes (or mistakes) and progress from there. Recent projects have included turned boxes, bowls, and spindles. I spend a little time teaching proper tool sharpening techniques during each class, and for those interested in learning more, I do offer a whole class on sharpening at the Woodcraft store every other month.
I will keep a schedule of upcoming classes posted on my calendar. Classes are tailored to fit the student's individual interests and schedule. If you are interested in a topic you don't see offered, be sure to call and set up a class at your convenience. I usually limit my in-studio classes to 3 students for optimum hands on and instructor feedback. Individual sessions are also available.
My studio is minutes from the Raleigh Durham International airport and the Research Triangle Park area. If you are coming from afar, there are a variety of accomodations and activities nearby. Durham is located in the Piedmont area of central North Carolina, just three hours' drive from both the beach and the mountains.
Class Handouts:
pdf format - right click with mouse and select 'save link as'
Miniature Stool.pdf
Three Legged Stool.pdf
Microsoft Word document
Goblet.doc
Hollow Globe Ornament.doc
The Lamp.doc
Lidded Boxes.doc
Ring Holder with Finial.doc
Seam Ripper Handles.doc
Sharpening Tips.doc
Tips and Techniques for the Detail Gouge.doc
Turning Mushrooms.doc
Ultimate Lazy Susan.doc
Class Locations
Brasstown, NC
Chapel Hill, NC
Durham, NC
- my personal studio
Raleigh, NC