Turning pro Keith Tompkins designed this specialty course to eliminate the trial-and-error method of learning to turn, thus dramatically shortening a student’s learning curve. This course will benefit new turners as well as those with some experience. Over the weekend, students will explore the cuts that should be an essential part of every woodturner's skill set—this includes spindle turning as well as bowl-turning cuts. Tools covered will be the bowl gouge, spindle gouge, and the infamous skew chisel. Students will first learn to sharpen these tools, and then master the ten most important cuts that will solve many common woodturning problems, such as torn grain and catches. By learning and applying these essential cuts, each student can expect to experience a large boost in their confidence level, as well as an immediate improvement in the quality of their work. Students can expect to bring home at least two completed projects, including a spindle turning and a bowl form. A studio/materials fee of $25 is due at time of registration.
