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Class List for Fall 2017 Registration Opens August 5, 2017 Woodturning 101 — Introduction to Woodturning Learn about the fastest growing craft activity in the USA. Learn about wood lathe operation, tools, and safest turning techniques. Class includes extensive written materials, fun turning activities of increasing complexity and projects to take home. Skill Level: Beginning. Prerequisite: willingness to learn something new and fun. Textbook: A Lesson Plan for Woodturning sold in class $20. (10 weeks) Course # 95501001 6:00-9:00pm T 9/5-11/7 Graham 108, PHEC $178 Woodturning 150 — Advanced Beginners Spindle Workshop NEW! More project-based training in the basic of woodturning, project will build skills while creating new interesting items. Work on specific skills or tool usage. Projects are listed in the appendix A Lesson Plan for Woodturning. Textbook: A Lesson Plan for Woodturning sold in class $20. Prerequisite: Woodturning — 101 or Instructor approval. (6 weeks) Course # 95745001 6:00-9:00pm M 9/11-10/16 Rodgers 108, PHEC $131 Woodturning 201 —Basic Bowl Turning The next step in woodturning is learning about new tools and techniques used to turn wooden bowls. Discussion will include information on good design and multiple techniques for mounting and turning. Textbook: A Lesson Plan for Woodturning sold in class $20. Prerequisite: Woodturning — 101 or Instructor approval. (6 weeks) Course # 95502001 6:00-9:00pm W 9/6-10/11 Jakubowski 108, PHEC $107 Woodturning 350 —Natural Edge Bowl NEW! An in-depth class focusing on turning natural edge bowls. The class will start with the basics of how to turn a natural edge bowl and proceed through a series of projects designed to experience the relationship between dimension and shape. Prerequisite: Woodturning 201 – Basic Bowl Turning or Instructor approval. (6 weeks) Course # 95747001 1:00-4:00pm T 10/3-11/7 Cobb 108, PHEC $144 Woodturning — Advanced Pens Learn how to toss away the center band and make your own from a variety of materials. Decorate your pens using Celtic Knot inlays and Splines for a unique custom look. Prerequisite: Pen turning experience required. (3 weeks) Course # 95267001 6:00-9:00pm TH 10/12-10/26 Albert 108, PHEC $75 Woodturning — Advanced Spindle Work and Bottle Stoppers NEW! Hone your spindle turning skills in this one day focused workshop using the spindle roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool and skew. Projects will focus on advanced styles of bottle stoppers including turning finished edge and natural edge stoppers. Great gifts for the holidays. One-hour lunch. Prerequisite: Woodturning — 101 or Instructor approval. Course # 20238001 9:00am-4:00pm TH 9/14 Blumer 108, PHEC $44 Woodturning — Bird House Holiday Ornaments We will turn tops, bottoms, make the perch, and mount a miniature bird. Also, we will review and discuss the various other types of Holiday Ornaments that can be easily turned on the wood lathe. Prerequisite: Woodturning 101 or Instructor approval. (3 weeks). Course # 95727001 1:00-4:00pm TH 10/12-10/26 Nolan 108, PHEC $65 Woodturning — Stick Pens and Stands NEW! 20 cent pens from scrap wood. Fun and easy, add a display stand to include with your Christmas gift. For fun! (4 weeks) Course # 9574600 6:00-9:00pm M 10/23-11/13 Rodgers 108, PHEC $87 INDEPENDENT PROJECT - OPEN STUDIO These are times for independent work – and are a staple of our turning program. Come and work with expert coaches. Our vast selection of tools and accessories will allow you to undertake most project opportunities. Pay for only the session you attend. Prerequisite: Completion of Woodturning 101 and Woodturning 201, or current enrollment in either or Instructor approval Monitors: Nolan/Rodgers/Wolff Course # 95508001 Friday 9:00 am-12:00 noon 9/8-11/17 PHEC: Room 108 $15 per class For all woodturners: DIABLO WOODTURNERS A free demonstration and discussion group meeting monthly to learn and share their work and ideas. Professional demonstrations and show and tell are monthly activities. Instructor: Jim Rodgers Course # 95500001 Thursday, 7:00 – 9:00 PM 9/7, 10/5, 11/2 PHEC: Room 108 |
