Woodworking Classes Chicago - Wood Turning - Candle Holders

Wood Turning - Candle Holders

with Joseph Budka

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5.0 | 3 reviews

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

In this class we introduce students to the proper tools, materials, and woodworking techniques to set up and turn wood on a lathe.

Turning is a fun, easy way to create a variety of items. With the skills gleaned from this class you can just about anything cylindrical - candle holders, table and chair legs, mallets, fancy pens, etc. It's a great way to make unique gifts for friends and family, repair furniture, and more.

The project of the day will be to create a simple candle holder. We shall demonstrate a variety of different carving tools and how to create various shapes on the lathe. Students will then have the opportunity to rough out and refine their own candle design, with a great deal of creative control on the final product.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

All materials will be provided

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Joseph Budka

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Joseph has been a woodworker for over 20 years. He has a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and his areas of expertise include woodworking, welding, metal fabrication, sculpture, furniture design, and more. He is the founder, owner, and director of MAKE! Chicago, Inc. a Maker Space in Bridgeport.

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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

Carrie S.
Reviewed on 11/19/17

This was the second wood turning class I took with Joseph, and both have been excellent. I had a great time trying out all the different tools and experimenting with different shapes, and made a neat, space-age-looking candle holder in the process.

This was the second wood turning class I took with Joseph, and both have been excellent. I had a great time trying out all the different tools and experimenting with different shapes, and made a neat, space-age-looking candle holder in the process.
Lauren T.
Reviewed on 08/20/17

Wonderful class! Fun and informative!

Wonderful class! Fun and informative!
Desiree G.
Reviewed on 04/08/17

Great class! Instructor was super knowledgeable and the class was fun and I learned so much about how to get creative with design using the lathe And the tools involved. Would definitely recommend this class! Great technique class.

Great class! Instructor was super knowledgeable and the class was fun and I learned so much about how to get creative with design using the lathe And the tools involved. Would definitely recommend this class! Great technique class.