Winter 2023 Classes
Please Note: Classes are limited in capacity. Register early to assure your reservation.
Winter – 2023
January 9 – March 24, 2023
Registration opens December 21, 2022
Woodturning 101 - Introduction to Woodturning*
Learn the fastest growing craft activity in the USA. Class includes wood lathe operation, tools, safest techniques, fun turning activities of increasing complexity, and projects to take home. Skill Level: Beginning. Prerequisite: Willingness to learn something new and have fun. Textbook: A Lesson Plan for Woodturning; sold in class $25.
873601 1:00—4:00pm M 1/23-3/20
Dahl
873602 6:00– 9:00pm T 1/17-3/7
Dietrich
$196.00
Woodturning 150 - Advanced Spindle Turning Techniques*
Continue your woodturning skills in this project-based class while creating projects that continue building tool control skill. Projects are listed in the textbook appendix. Textbook: A Lesson Plan for Woodturning; sold in class $25. Prerequisite: Woodturning 101 at PHEC.
872901 1:00-4:00pm T 1/24-3/7
Bentley, $216
Woodturning 201 - Basic Bowl Turning*
The next step in woodturning - Learn new tools and techniques used to turn wooden bowls. Includes information on design and multiple techniques for mounting and turning. Textbook: A Lesson Plan for Woodturning; sold in class $25. Prerequisite: Woodturning 101 at PHEC.
874301 6:00-9:00pm W 2/1-3/8
Nelson, $159
Woodturning 250 - Intermediate Bowl Turning*
For beginning bowl turners who wish to continue to expand their skills. Explore alternative mounting techniques, thinner wall turning, and classical shape and form while improving tool usage techniques. Textbook: A Lesson Plan for Woodturning; sold in class $25. Prerequisite: Woodturning 201 at PHEC.
878501 1:00-4:00pm TH 3/2-3/30
Rodgers, $161
Introduction to Segmented Woodturning*
Learn the basics of ring segmented construction: planning a vessel, cutting accurate segments, assembling segmented rings, turning and completing the final project.
Pencil & paper as well as software planning will be explained. Prerequisite: Woodturning 201 at PHEC.
872701 1:00—4:00 pm TH 1/19—2/22
Rodgers/Nelson $188.00
Woodturning 301 - Advanced Green and Natural Edge Bowl*
This course continues basic woodturning instruction series and will build upon skills learned in Woodturning 201. Students will turn both green and dry wood bowls: Finished edge and natural edge, standard and thin walled. Students will focus on using the deep-fluted bowl gouge and learning to “ride the bevel” to achieve a beautiful smooth cut. Instruction will also include harvesting and preparing locally cut trees for bowl blanks. A $35 cash fee for wood blank payable to the instructor at the first class. Prerequisite: Woodturning 201 Basic Bowls at PHEC.
878801 6:00-9:00pm W/TH 1/11-1/26
Cobb, $181
Woodturning – Art of Embellishment*
Add designs to your woodturning projects to make them one-of-a-kind! Make a platter and try embellishment techniques including dye, ink, paint, pyrography, and transfer. These methods can be used to decorate bowl rims, lidded boxes, platters, and more.
878901 1:00-4:00pm W 1/18-2/8
Nolan, $123
Woodturning – Fitted Lid Box*
Boxes of this design require some precision in turning the box and lid as well as the jam-chucks needed to hold them accurately. Learn the various cuts and techniques needed to shape the exterior and hollow the interior. Prerequisite: Woodturning 201- Basic Bowl Turning at PHEC.
874501 6:00-9:00pm TH 2/2-3/9
Albert, $178
INDEPENDENT PROJECTS - 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: Woodturning – 101 at PHEC. Open to current and former Woodturning students.
$15.00 per session. Register online for the sessions you wish to attend.
874101 9:00am-12:00PM F 1/13 – 3/24
Register online at:https://diablo.asapconnected.com/#CourseGroupID=6490
In person at:
Mt. Diablo Adult Education
Pleasant Hill Education Center
One Santa Barbara Road, Room 210
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
For more information, call: (925) 937-1530
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