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Beyond the Basics of Woodturning: Creating a Decorative Tree with Gary Mrozek Experience Level: Intermediate, some prior experience needed Monday December 4, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Continue exploring the woodturning lathe as you create a unie decorative tree. Gary Mrozek will guide you through the process of safely using chisels to create a tree, …

Segmented Bowls with Gary Mrozek Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Monday, January 8-Tuesday, January 9, 6-9pm (2 sessions) Ages 14+  Explore the exciting process of creating beautiful segmented bowls! Gary will guide you step-by-step from assembling the pieces in a pattern of your choosing, teach you how to safely turn your bowl and …

Intro to Woodturning: Pen Turning On A Lathe with Guy Schaefer Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required Tuesday January 30, 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 …

Introduction to the Lathe: Tops and Bud Vases with Tyler Smith Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tuesday February 6, 6-8pm (1 session) Ages 14+   Experience wood-turning as you experiment with a variety of wood chisels to create simple cuts and beginner level techniques! Though this class is simply designed to offer an introduction …

Intro to Turning Basic Bowls on the Lathe  with Tyler Smith Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tuesday February 20, 6-8:30pm (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 …

Beyond the Basics of Turning: Lidded Boxes with Guy Schafer  Experience Level: Intermediate, some prior experience needed Tuesday March 19, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Learn to safely make a beautiful lidded box on the wood lathe using a variety of tools.   You will leave with a finished lidded box! This class is designed for …

Beyond the Basics of Woodturning: Yoyos, Tops, & Fidget Sticks with Gary Mrozek Experience Level: Intermediate, some prior experience needed Monday April 22, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Continue exploring the woodturning lathe as you dive into the more whimsical side of making toys. Gary Mrozek will guide you through the process of safely using …

Intro to Pyrography: Handcrafted Woodburning(Floral Scene) with Brenda LodermeierTuesday May 7, 10am-4pmExperience Level: No prior experience required  Ages 14+   Discover the beauty of pyrography! Students will learn the introductory skills needed to safely create a unique wood burned piece, from pattern layout to transfer! Brenda will guide you step-by-step, sharing methods and tips for success. Though …

Intro to Micromotor Carving with Ellen Starr Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Saturday May 18, 1-4pm Ages 14+  Wood artist Ellen Starr will introduce an assortment of tools, basic cuts and sanding techniques used to successfully and safely work with a micromotor to crate beautifully details elements to your wood projects. Ellen will …

Segmented Bowls with Gary Mrozek Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Monday, May 20-Tuesday, May 21, 6-9pm (2 sessions) Ages 14+  Explore the exciting process of creating beautiful segmented bowls! Gary will guide you step-by-step from assembling the pieces in a pattern of your choosing, teach you how to safely turn your bowl and …