A young boy and an adult woman, both wearing face shields, stand at a wood lathe in a workshop with a whiteboard in the background.

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LXCL:Our Intro to Woodturning workshop gives you a safe, hands-on introduction to the timeless craft of woodturning. Learn from instructors with over a decade of teaching experience in our dedicated, climate-controlled shop setup.Once you master the basics, you’ll be ready for our specialty classes—making custom bowls, kitchen utensils, pens, bottle stoppers, and more!

Class and Instructor Fee Including Materials (WA-BT-01)

There&rsquo;s nothing quite like the thrill of taking a raw piece of wood, mounting it to a spinning lathe, and watching your own hands transform it into something beautiful and functional. In this comprehensive beginner&rsquo;s workshop, you&rsquo;ll learn the foundations of woodturning from the ground up under expert guidance. Our lead instructor brings 12 years of teaching experience to the lathe, supported by knowledgeable shop stewards with years of active turning expertise. You are in the best, safest hands possible! What You&rsquo;ll Learn:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lathe Setup &amp; Safety: Understand the mechanics, speeds, and best practices for safe operation.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Tools &amp; Sharpening: Master chisel selection and learn how to maintain razor-sharp cutting edges.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Technique &amp; Finishing: Learn proper body stance, tool control, and applying professional-grade finishes.</li></ul>No prior experience? No problem! We&rsquo;ve taught makers from ages 12 to 86, of all genders, ranging from veteran woodworkers to absolute novices who have never turned on a power tool in their lives. You&rsquo;ll learn in our dedicated, climate-controlled, and well-ventilated turning room&mdash;currently featuring 4 lathes (expanding to 6 soon!) to ensure plenty of individual workspace and personal instruction. Unlock Future Specialty Classes!Completing this foundational class opens the door to all of our advanced turning workshops, including:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bowls, Lidded Bowls &amp; Live-Edge Bowls</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Salt &amp; Pepper Grinders</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kitchen Utensils, Custom Pens, Wine Stoppers &amp; Fan Pulls</li></ul>Step up to the lathe, learn from seasoned pros, and discover your new favorite hobby! All materials and safety gear provided.

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of taking a raw piece of wood, mounting it to a spinning lathe, and watching your own hands transform it into something beautiful and functional. In this comprehensive beginner’s workshop, you’ll learn the foundations of woodturning from the ground up under expert guidance. Our lead instructor brings 12 years of teaching experience to the lathe, supported by knowledgeable shop stewards with years of active turning expertise. You are in the best, safest hands possible! What You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Lathe Setup &amp; Safety: Understand the mechanics, speeds, and best practices for safe operation.</li><li>Tools &amp; Sharpening: Master chisel selection and learn how to maintain razor-sharp cutting edges.</li><li>Technique &amp; Finishing: Learn proper body stance, tool control, and applying professional-grade finishes.</li></ul>No prior experience? No problem! We’ve taught makers from ages 12 to 86, of all genders, ranging from veteran woodworkers to absolute novices who have never turned on a power tool in their lives. You’ll learn in our dedicated, climate-controlled, and well-ventilated turning room—currently featuring 4 lathes (expanding to 6 soon!) to ensure plenty of individual workspace and personal instruction. Unlock Future Specialty Classes!Completing this foundational class opens the door to all of our advanced turning workshops, including:<ul><li>Bowls, Lidded Bowls &amp; Live-Edge Bowls</li><li>Salt &amp; Pepper Grinders</li><li>Kitchen Utensils, Custom Pens, Wine Stoppers &amp; Fan Pulls</li></ul>Step up to the lathe, learn from seasoned pros, and discover your new favorite hobby! All materials and safety gear provided.

MakeKeowee

Intro to Woodturning: From Tree Limb to Masterpiece WA-ST-01

4 Eagle Ln

Class and Instructor Fee Including Materials (WA-BT-01)

$40

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