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Summer Youth: Intro to Woodturning (Ages 14-18)

<p>Use a wood lathe to make things like a toothpick holder, a top that spins, a pen, and an ice cream scoop.</p>

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Summer Youth: Intro to Woodturning (Ages 14-18)

Summer Youth: Intro to Woodturning (Ages 14-18)

<p>Use a wood lathe to make things like a toothpick holder, a top that spins, a pen, and an ice cream scoop.</p>

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Get an introduction to woodturning as you make an intriguing array of useful things. This beginner-friendly class will cover safety issues, the basics of how a lathe works, and the tools used.

You will make a variety of small projects from different kinds of wood. The exact number will depend on your pace, but it's likely that you will go home each day with a different project you made, such as a toothpick holder that's shaped like a miniature vase, a top decorated with texture or color, a custom-shaped pen, and an ice cream scoop.

Details

  • For students ages 14-18.
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Registration closes on Monday, July 10.
  • We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
  • A $20 materials fee included in the cost of the class covers the wood, finishes, and hardware for the pen and ice cream scoop.

Class Policies

  • If you have any questions, please email BARN Youth Program Coordinator, Sarah Jones at SarahJ@BainbridgeBARN.org.
Instructor
Bruce Claiborne

Bruce Claiborne has been woodturning for more than 15 years. He enjoys making spindle projects, bowls, platters, and boxes. He is active in the local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners and was instrumental in establishing the woodturning area at BARN. For years, he volunteered in the woodworking shop at Bainbridge High School, where he helped students with their woodturning projects.

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