Woodturning

The zen of woodturning on a lathe cannot be described - come experience the satisfaction while creating a your own useful tool! You'll learn the safety and operation of a lathe and related tools, including direct hands-on work on wood blanks to make something.

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The Barn offers beginner, intermediate, and intermediate advanced classes. To take an intermediate class, you need to take a beginner class and to take an intermediate advanced class, you need to take an intermediate class.


Beginner Woodturning Workshops

Bud Vase or Candleholder
Taught by Jim Prinkey

As a great gift or just a fun project, you can choose to make a bud vase or a candle holder on a lathe!

Bottle Opener, Pizza Cutter, or Ice Cream Scoop
Taught by Jim Prinkey

Make a beautiful handle for a bottle opener, pizza cutter, or an ice cream scoop.

 

Wands
Taught by Jim Prinkey

Discover the magic of woodturning by making a unique wand to keep or give to a friend!

Father’s Day: Make a Gift for Dad!
Taught by Jim Prinkey

Choose to turn a bottle opener, ice cream scoop, pizza cutter, or campfire roasting fork (new) for your dad!


Intermediate Woodturning Workshops

Bowls
Taught by Jim Prinkey

Create a polished bowl.
Must have taken a beginner class to register.

Round Box with Lid
Taught by Jim Prinkey

Construct a small box to hold valuables.
Must have taken a beginner class to register.

 

Mini Bowls
Taught by Jim Prinkey

Create a miniature bowl to hold your trinkets.
Must have taken a beginner class to register.

Pens
Taught by Jim Prinkey

Turn a pen using your skills acquired in handle turning!
Must have taken a beginner class to register.


Advanced woodturning workshops

 

Plate
Taught by Jim Prinkey

Turn a beautiful wooden plate using your turning skills.
Must have taken a beginner and intermediate class to register.