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Turn a Fine Goblet with Matt
May, 4 - May, 5 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MST
$392.00
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 Matt Monaco will guide you through the design and creation of fine goblets, with an emphasis on elegant form and delicate shaping.
Matt will introduce you to the nuances of effective cutting, which he has developed through years working as a professional turner and maker. You will practice efficiency, tool control, correct body mechanics, and the proper use of basic turning tools to produce exceptional results.
You will learn:
- Proper body mechanics for successful turning
- Proper use and application of lathe and turning tools
- Turning with the chuck
- Shaping and refining a goblet
- Surface preparation
- Finishing options for turned objects
Prerequisites: None. Open to beginners.
Tools required: All tools and materials supplied by the school.
Please bring ear and eye protection and a properly-fitting face mask that covers your nose and mouth (valved masks are not allowed).
Please read and understand our Refund and Cancellation policies. By making payment you acknowledge that you have read and understood these policies.
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.
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.