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TFP101K24 Turning Fine Platters with Matt Monaco

November 22 @ 9:00 am - November 24 @ 5:00 pm

$588.00

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 a unique work of art.

In this three-day workshop, professional turner Matt Monaco will teach you how to create fine platters that allow the natural beauty of the wood to shine through elegant shaping and details.

Our emphasis will be on a gaining a solid understanding of technique and form, practicing tool control and finesse, learning the nuances of sharpening, developing muscle memory, and building confidence with the traditional tools of turning.

Every student will leave with at least one beautifully turned platter, plus the confidence and skill set to continue developing your own turning abilities.

You will learn:

  • Solid cutting and shaping techniques
  • Confidence and skill in sharpening lathe tools
  • Proper use of bowl gouges and shear scrapers
  • How to design and create turned platters with fine detail

Prerequisites: None. All levels welcome.

Tools required: None. All tools and materials supplied by the school.
Please bring ear and eye protection and a safety mask.

Class size: Maximum 8.

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 when machines are operating.

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.

Illness: Currently there no COVID restrictions in place, 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

Professional woodturner Matt Monaco produces beautifully crafted bowls, plates, and platters from his studio in the Ozark region of Missouri. Combining thoughtful design and precise technique, Matt uses a standard lathe and turning tools to produce wood pieces that echo the precision and elegance of traditional pottery, creating a unique style that he rightfully describes as “wood-carved pottery.”

As the founder and owner of Monaco Bowls, Matt designs and creates turned products for homeowners, gallery buyers, museum stores, and interior designers. In addition to 19 years of turning experience he produces his own work, and demonstrates for national wood turning clubs of the AAW, and teaches at woodworking schools across the country.

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