Intermediate Wood Lathe: Lidded Vessels

Advanced FundamentalsWorkshop
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the essential techniques for designing and turning a well-fitted, functional lidded box. Whether your style is simple and refined or highly decorative, this class will help you refine your skills and expand your creative possibilities.

Lidded boxes add an element of complexity and mystery to woodturning, making them a rewarding challenge for intermediate turners. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the essential techniques for designing and turning a well-fitted, functional lidded box. Whether your style is simple and refined or highly decorative, this class will help you refine your skills and expand your creative possibilities.

What You Will Learn:

  • Selecting the right woods for your project
  • Preparing and mounting the blank safely and effectively
  • Proper lathe techniques for shaping boxes
  • Choosing the best tools for each step of the process
  • Achieving a well-fitting lid with precision
  • General lathe safety and best practices

Please Note:

  • Prerequisite: Lathe Badge and experience with independent lathe work
  • This is an intermediate-level class; basic lathe proficiency is required
  • All materials and tools will be provided
  • This workshop is team taught with two instructors from the Enchanted Woodturners Guild for 3 students, each on a lathe providing individual instruction!

Explore the art of lidded box making and take your lathe skills to the next level in this engaging workshop!

Upcoming Classes

Start Time10:00 AM
End Time2:00 PM
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the essential techniques for designing and turning a well-fitted, functional lidded box. Whether your style is simple and refined or highly decorative, this class will help you refine your skills and expand your creative possibilities.
Start Time10:00 AM
End Time2:00 PM
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the essential techniques for designing and turning a well-fitted, functional lidded box. Whether your style is simple and refined or highly decorative, this class will help you refine your skills and expand your creative possibilities.
Start Time10:00 AM
End Time2:00 PM
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the essential techniques for designing and turning a well-fitted, functional lidded box. Whether your style is simple and refined or highly decorative, this class will help you refine your skills and expand your creative possibilities.

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