Bowls_K25 Mastering the Bowl with Matt Monaco
Go beyond the basics with this advanced bowl turning class led by master turner Matt Monaco.
Learn to develop fine technique and tool control, while exploring your own unique asethetic in bowl design.
Under Matt’s guidance, you’ll practice becoming more efficient and effective on the lathe, and learn how to use traditional tools to produce exceptional results.
We’ll explore both traditional and contemporary bowl designs and learn how body ergonomics and tool control can produce better results — such as cutting cleaner surfaces right off the tool — to help you more consistently create high quality vessels.
Each student will design and make at least two bowls, giving you multiple opportunities to apply the many lessons we will learn. You’ll not only shape beautiful and functional bowls, but will also improve your skills as you focus on creating at the highest levels of craftsmanship.
Please read and understand our Refund and Cancellation policies. By making payment you acknowledge that you have read and understood these policies.
Please note: If you are paying by cash or check, your registration is not complete until payment is received.
Safety
Eye, hearing and dust protection are required in the machine room or when operating machines in the bench room.
Long sleeves and loose-fitting clothing are not allowed around the power equipment. Long hair must be pulled back and secured.
Closed-toe shoes are required. Open-toed shoes or sandals are not allowed.
COVID Policy: Masks are optional, however, if you are exhibiting symptoms of any contagious illness or if you have had a positive test for COVID or influenza within the past 5 days, please notify the school and do not attend class.
Thank you for your understanding.
Meet your Instructor
Matt Monaco operates a full-time woodturning studio in the Ozark region of Missouri, and is one of the only full-time modern traditional woodturners in America having trained & apprenticed within the handmade trade landscape as a working professional — Working closely within the high-end professional furniture production, Shackleton Thomas Furniture & Pottery as full-time in house wood turner; which preceded a time period of training, and skill development while earning a living as a full-time item producer within both the wholesale tradeshow, and retail circuit. At center of Matt’s work is his understanding & mastery of tool control, sharpening and cutting execution as an expression of traditionally crafted design as fine art — in producing forms & items that are made to be as tactile as they are sublime, and created with intent & purpose. Matt is also a Fine Woodworking Contributor & Ambassador who values both the integrity of traditional woodturning and its mastery as an art, as well as diversity within the handmade and woodworking craft idiom.