Paramount Technical Site

Turning on the Lathe: One Bowl for Fun and One to Go with Gary Mrozek  Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required Wednesday September 28, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+ This beginner level class will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating two 7” bowls. We’ll start with a fresh cut softwood log and …

Introduction to Pyrography (subject matter: barn) with Brenda Lodermeier Saturday October 1 , 9am-4pm Experience Level: No prior experience required   Ages 14+   Discover the beauty of pyrography! Students will learn the introductory skills needed to (and safely) create a unique wood burned piece, from pattern layout to transfer! Brenda will guide you step-by-step, sharing …

Intro to Turning Basic Bowls on the Lathe  with Lyle Knopp Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tuesday October 4, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+  Experience wood-turning as you learn to safely experiment with a variety of wood chisels to create simple cuts and beginner level bowl turning techniques! Create a beauituful bowl with …

Intro to Wood Carving with a Flexshaft Micromotor with Ellen Starr Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday October 8, 1-4pm Ages 14+ Be the one of the first at the Paramount to explore a variety wood carving techniques using a micro carver, in this class new to the Paramount Studios! Wood artist Ellen …

Build a Miterfold & Veneered Box With Bob Van Dyke Monday October 24 -Wednesday October 26, 9am-4pm (total of 21 hours over 3 days) Ages 14+ If you have ever done any re-sawing then you know how cool a book matched panel can be. When you incorporate veneers into your work the possibilities for creating …

Making Tablesaw Jigs & Fixture With Bob Van Dyke Thursday October 27-Saturday October 29, 9am-4pm (total of 21 hours over 3 days) Ages 14+ The idea of making jigs and fixtures for the tablesaw is always one that creates a lot of debate. Some people insist that they are not worth it and “just do …

Turning Natural Edge Bowls  with Gary Mrozek Experience Level: Some prior turning experience preferred Wednesday November 9, 5-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+  Discover techniques on turning beautiful natural edge bowls! Learn about selecting a piece of wood, mounting to emphasize the grain and natural edge to its best advantage, and how to safely turn a …

Create a Pen Using A Lathe with Guy Schaefer Experience Level: Intermediate, Some Prior Experience Preferred Tuesday November 15, 6-9pm (1 Session) Ages 14+ Create a truly beautiful writing instrument as you learn to safely use the lathe and turning tools under the guidance of an experienced instructor. These unique pens make wonderful gifts for …