Bowl Turning Workshop

Pre-requisite: Attendee must have Wood Turing Badge

The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to experience. This class introduces to the grains of wood as you learn the safe operation and techniques needed to turn wooden bowls on an electric lathe.

What you’ll learn:

How to identify the best parts of a tree for a bowl blank.

How to orient stock for the best grain patterns to match the outcomes you desire.

Safely and effectively mounting the bowl to the lathe.

Proper bowl turning techniques

Selecting the right tools

General safety

Please Note:

Workshop attendees will need to be properly outfitted to attend this course. This includes: closed toed shoes, no loose clothing or accessories, and hair tied back.

Safety equipment including protective glasses and hearing protection are provided, however, you’re welcome to bring your own as well.

Pre-requisite: Attendee must have Wood Turing Badge

About the Instructor:

Kurt Miller has been a professional wood worker for 35 years and has a high amount of experience in wood turning. From spindle work making candle sticks to high end furniture. His lathe work includes small kitchen bowls to covered urns as well as complicated art pieces. Kurt is highly capable of getting you to the point of turning out what you want.