5 Days
Tuition: $1275.00
Ages: 16 & Up
Instructor: Mark Gardner
Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Program Description:
Few things are more satisfying than seeing ribbons of shavings effortlessly peeling off a fresh green bowl blank and watching the bowl emerge. This class will focus on mastering the bowl gouge for efficiently turning bowls from green wood.
Students will learn how to begin with fresh cut logs and process them into finished bowls. Discussions will center around design considerations based on the bowl’s intended use, decorative or functional. Green wood as a material will be discussed in depth.
As the week progresses more challenging forms will be attempted such as natural edge bowls and slightly closed forms, i.e. calabash bowls. Simple surface embellishing techniques will be covered along with the use of milk paints to help students create work with a more personal feel.
Learning Objectives:
Mark Gardner Wood Turning Class at SBWI.
Master the bowl gouge and other woodturning tools
Learn how to select material from a fresh cut log for bowl turning blanks
Learn design elements and how to confidently make design choices when turning bowls
Learn advanced bowl turning techniques including live edge bowls and slightly closed forms
Explore surface embellishing techniques and milk paint
Attendance Requirements: Students must attend all days
Location: Sam Beauford Woodshop, 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, Michigan 49221
Class Size: Maximum 8
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