Introduction to Wood Turning: Bowl Workshop
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Intro to Wood Turning: Bowl Workshop from $500.00 Level: Beginner Approx. Duration: 8 hours (with a lunch break included) Age Requirement: 14+ (Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian who will remain present for the duration of the class. Under the age of 18 must be accompanied to class by a parent/legal guardian to sign a waiver on their behalf.) Instructor: Jared Moran Begin your intensive introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques, how to prepare bowl blanks and a discussion on design. Students will continue mastering skills by turning bowls on the lathe, which they will take home after sanding and sealing them. The maximum number of students is three, so that each student receives one on one instruction, each on a lathe of their own. Class tuition includes all materials. Plan ahead for your class: Be sure and wear closed toed shoes, long pants and tie your long hair up. There will be a short break for lunch, which your instructor will give you a 30 minute notice for. Please bring something to eat that does not require heating, or plan to have your lunch delivered for the time advised by your instructor. All class enrollments are subject to a no-refund, no-transfer policy. Instructors have the right to refuse any enrollee who does not meet the age and/or prerequisite requirements without issuing any refund. By purchasing a class, or gifting a class, you are agreeing to our policy. Please read the full FAQ and policy here: https://www.theforgenashville.org/class-policy-and-faq About the Instructor: Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turner from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. Date: Select Date October 24 2026 (9am-5pm) November 8 2026 (9am-5pm) January 24 2027 (9am-5pm) February 28 2027 (9am-5pm) April 25 2027 (9am-5pm) May 30 2027 (9am-5pm) June 27 2027 (9am-5pm) July 25 2027 (9am-5pm) August 29 2027 (9am-5pm) September 26 2027 (9am-5pm) October 24 2027 (9am-5pm) November 7 2027 (9am-5pm) Add to cart Only 1 available