Pen turning is a fast, rewarding project and a great way to get comfortable with turning. Instructor Jessica Ramírez will walk you through the safe use of the lathe and chisels and each student will make at least two 7mm slimline pens, with an option to purchase and make another pen or a pencil if […]
While a perfectly-turned bowl (or even an imperfectly-turned bowl) is a beautiful thing, you can turn much, much more than just bowls! This five-day workshop explores some of the many different objects that you can create with just a lathe and hand tools, from platters to lidded containers to spinning tops, as well as complex […]
Here's a fun turning project that results in a beautiful and almost magical-looking finished piece: a square turned platter. The platter will be made of walnut with maple banding, and the magic happens in two parts, with lots of opportunities to learn new skills along the way. First, you'll learn to turn a round platter […]
Segmented Vessel Class When you combine interesting shapes with exotic wood, the result is stunning — and makes a great gift or a showcase for your growing woodworking skills. In this fun turning class, Doug will teach you to make this unusual segmented vessel with a lid. The sample vessel is made of Zebra wood, […]
No Skills necessary Turned Square Platter Here's a fun turning project that results in a beautiful and almost magical-looking finished piece: a square turned platter. The platter will be made of Walnut with Maple banding, and the magic happens in two parts, with lots of opportunities to learn new skills along the way. First, you […]
Whether you're looking for a truly stunning gift or want to stretch your woodworking skills on a project with a big "Wow!" factor, this ornamented platter designed by instructor Doug Forsha is a great piece to make and to show off. While it looks complicated, this class is suitable for beginners and combines several great […]
A turned plate or platter is a beautiful and functional piece as well as a fun woodworking project. In addition to being useful for serving food or organizing household objects, a platter or plate could also be a stunning piece for display. In this three-day workshop, professional turner Matt Monaco will teach you how to […]
This fun turning project results in a beautiful and almost magical-looking finished piece: a square turned platter.The platter will be made of Walnut with Maple banding, and the magic happens in two parts, with lots of opportunities to learn new skills along the way.First, you will learn to turn a round platter with perfectly parallel […]
Kitchen tools are functional, but they can also be beautiful — especially when they are turned by hand. In this class, master turner Matt Monaco will teach you how to design, turn, and finish a beautiful pepper mill that will make an elegant addition to your kitchen, and a great way to add flavor to […]
Whether you're looking for a truly stunning gift or want to stretch your woodworking skills on a project with a big "Wow!" factor, this ornamented platter designed by instructor Doug Forsha is a great piece to make and to show off.While it looks complicated, this class is suitable for beginners and combines several great skills […]
Fancy and fun, finial jars present a wonderful opportunity to stretch your turning skills.From selecting the wood, to designing the shapes, controlling the proportions, and cutting a tight-fitting lid, you'll have professional turner Matt Monaco at your side as you learn all the secrets to turning beautiful jars finished with classic tear-drop finials.By practicing effective […]
A stunning Platter Makes a wonderful gift Whether you're looking for a truly stunning gift or want to stretch your woodworking skills on a project with a big "Wow!" factor, this ornamented platter designed by instructor Doug Forsha is a great piece to make and to show off. While it looks complicated, this class is […]
Play ball! One of the most fun turning projects we’ve ever offered, in this one-day class every student will make a regulation-sized baseball bat out of hard maple, just like those commonly used in the MLB. This is a great class to take with your favorite baseball-loving kid (or inner kid), and your completed bat […]
A building block of both wood-turning and furniture-making, the spindle is essentially a rod. But that simple concept can become an elegant candlestick, a shapely baluster, a lamp, a chair rail, and so much more. Learning to design and turn spindles will open up a whole world of possibilities, whether for stand-alone turning projects, or […]
Interested in Private lessons? Pen turning is a fast, rewarding project and a great way to get comfortable with turning. This class is perfect for beginners, but is also fun for those who have some experience. Your instructor will walk you through the safe use of the lathe and chisels, then will guide you as […]
Go big or go home!Join Matt Monaco for this advanced bowl turning workshop, where you will challenge yourself and expand your lathe skills as you learn to turn bowls that are both larger and thinner than standard turned vessels.Over two immersive days, Matt will help you refine your technique and your tool use, pushing your […]
Play ball! One of the most fun turning projects we’ve ever offered, in this one-day class every student will make a regulation-sized baseball bat out of hard maple, just like those commonly used in the MLB. This is a great class to take with your favorite baseball-loving kid (or inner kid), and your completed bat […]
A building block of both wood-turning and furniture-making, the spindle is essentially a rod. But that simple concept can become an elegant candlestick, a shapely baluster, a lamp, a chair rail, and so much more. Learning to design and turn spindles will open up a whole world of possibilities, whether for stand-alone turning projects, or […]
Turn a Fine Goblet with Matt A goblet is a classic turning project that creates an elegant object to use or admire. It is also a wonderful project for learning a variety of turning techniques, including how to hollow a vessel, create thin walls, shape curves, and more. In this fun two-day class, master turner […]
Whether you're looking for a truly stunning gift or want to stretch your woodworking skills on a project with a big "Wow!" factor, this ornamented platter designed by instructor Doug Forsha is a great piece to make and to show off. While it looks complicated, this class is suitable for beginners and combines several great […]
Design, turn, and finish a beautiful bowl — in just one day! Matt Monaco, a modern master of turning and a favorite SWSW instructor leads this one-day workshop where you will discover the joy of shaping wood on the lathe. You will gain skills and confidence as you create a beautiful and functional bowl and […]
Play ball! One of the most fun turning projects we’ve ever offered, in this one-day class every student will make a regulation-sized baseball bat out of hard maple, just like those commonly used in the MLB. This is a great class to take with your favorite baseball-loving kid (or inner kid), and your completed bat […]
Design, turn, and finish a beautiful bowl — in just one day! Matt Monaco, a modern master of turning and a favorite SWSW instructor leads this one-day workshop where you will discover the joy of shaping wood on the lathe. You will gain skills and confidence as you create a beautiful and functional bowl and […]
Whether for keeping or giving, an elegant turned box is a beautiful and useful creation.In this workshop, master turner Matt Monaco will teach you how to create, design, and turn perfectly proportioned keepsake boxes utilizing side grain. Turning with the grain of the wood sideways creates a beautiful effect, especially on the lid of such […]
Interested in Private lessons? Pen turning is a fast, rewarding project and a great way to get comfortable with turning. This class is perfect for beginners, but is also fun for those who have some experience. Your instructor will walk you through the safe use of the lathe and chisels, then will guide you as […]
A turned platter is a beautiful and functional piece as well as a fun woodworking project. The broad surface area is useful for serving food or organizing household objects, but a platter or plate also showcases the inherent beauty of the wood grain. Add in multiple options for edging and finishing, and each platter becomes […]
Interested in Private lessons? Pen turning is a fast, rewarding project and a great way to get comfortable with turning. This class is perfect for beginners, but is also fun for those who have some experience. Your instructor will walk you through the safe use of the lathe and chisels, then will guide you as […]
A tried-and-true woodturning tool, the skew chisel can be used for turning everything from spindles to bowls and — when handled properly — can produce beautiful results with a clean finish. But, without proper control, it can veer wildly, giving it a reputation as a challenging instrument.Join master turner Matt Monaco for this great two-day […]
A hand-turned wooden rolling pin makes a wonderful companion in the kitchen and turns ordinary tasks into a delight for the cook. It's also a great project to learn wood turning. But which style of pin do you want? The heft and ease of a handled pin? Or the agility and precision of a tapered, […]
Join master turner Matt Monaco for a week in the wonderful world of bowl turning. Over five exciting days, you’ll learn to develop fine technique, finesse, and tool control, while exploring how design and execution can help you create your personal asethetic. Under Matt’s guidance, you will practice a range of techniques — from foundational […]
Whether you're looking for a truly stunning gift or want to stretch your woodworking skills on a project with a big "Wow!" factor, this ornamented platter designed by instructor Doug Forsha is a great piece to make and to show off. While it looks complicated, this class is suitable for beginners and combines several great […]
A goblet is a classic turning project that creates an elegant object to use or display. It is also a wonderful project for learning a variety of turning techniques, including how to hollow a vessel, create thin walls, shape curves, and more.In this three-day workshop, master turner Matt Monaco will guide you through the design […]
Interested in Private lessons? Pen turning is a fast, rewarding project and a great way to get comfortable with turning. This class is perfect for beginners, but is also fun for those who have some experience. Your instructor will walk you through the safe use of the lathe and chisels, then will guide you as […]
Play ball! One of our most fun turning classes, this one-day workshop is a perfect way to spend a day with your favorite baseball-loving kid (or inner kid), and your completed bat will be the envy of the ball field. It also makes a great gift! In just a few hours, every student will learn […]
A tried-and-true woodturning tool, the skew chisel can be used for turning everything from spindles to bowls and — when handled properly — can produce beautiful results with a clean finish. But without solid technique, it can be a challenging instrument to control. Join master turner Matt Monaco for this great two-day workshop where you […]
Just in time for the gifting season, master turner Matt Monaco returns with this great workshop to make beautiful and functional kitchen tools. In two fun days, Matt Monaco will teach you how to design, turn, and finish both a pepper mill and a rolling pin, as well as an optional salt cellar. All make […]
Interested in Private lessons? Pen turning is a fast, rewarding project and a great way to get comfortable with turning. This class is perfect for beginners, but is also fun for those who have some experience. Your instructor will walk you through the safe use of the lathe and chisels, then will guide you as […]
Woodturning is both a key component of woodworking and a fun and satisfying craft unto itself. Even woodworkers with very little space can find room for a lathe and a few turning tools, and can produce anything from pens to bowls to candlesticks to chair parts — and more! In this immersive five-day class, master […]
Play ball! One of our most fun turning classes, this one-day workshop is a perfect way to spend a day with your favorite baseball-loving kid (or inner kid), and your completed bat will be the envy of the ball field. It also makes a great gift! In just a few hours, every student will learn […]
Interested in Private lessons? Pen turning is a fast, rewarding project and a great way to get comfortable with turning. This class is perfect for beginners, but is also fun for those who have some experience. Your instructor will walk you through the safe use of the lathe and chisels, then will guide you as […]
Play ball! One of our most fun turning classes, this one-day workshop returns just in time for Spring Training. This beginner-friendly turning class is a perfect way to spend a day with your favorite baseball-loving kid (or inner kid), and your completed bat will be the envy of the ball field. It also makes a […]
Design, turn, and finish a beautiful bowl — in just one day!Professional turner Dane Groneman will lead you through this one day class, where you will discover the joy of shaping wood on the lathe.You will gain skills and confidence as you create a beautiful and functional bowl, while learning the basics of turning— all […]
Design, turn, and finish a beautiful bowl — in just one day! Professional turner Dane Groneman will lead you through this one day class, where you will discover the joy of shaping wood on the lathe. You will gain skills and confidence as you create a beautiful and functional bowl, while learning the basics of […]
Design, turn, and finish a beautiful bowl — in just one day! Professional turner Dane Groneman will lead you through this one day class, where you will discover the joy of shaping wood on the lathe. You will gain skills and confidence as you create a beautiful and functional bowl, while learning the basics of […]
Design, turn, and finish a beautiful bowl — in just one day! Professional turner Dane Groneman will lead you through this one day class, where you will discover the joy of shaping wood on the lathe. You will gain skills and confidence as you create a beautiful and functional bowl, while learning the basics of […]
