ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category
Education
Event Overview
Craft your very own wooden bowl using the lathe!
Bowl making is one of the most fun and captivating things you can do with the wood lathe. While the basics can be learned in just a few hours, you can spend a lifetime exploring the infinite artistic possibilities and refining your technique. We'll give you a head start on that creative journey in this class with some tips and tricks that will help you get off to a good start. You'll learn how to cut effectively on face grain projects such as bowls with gouges and scrapers. We'll discuss different methods of holding work on the lathe such as chucks and faceplates, and sanding, finishing, good form and design, and sharpening the tools with the grinder will be covered as well. We'll take a one hour break for lunch, so bring your own snacks or explore some of the nearby options on Santa Fe!
The cost of the class covers all materials and equipment, including food safe finishes, abrasives and a bowl blank (cherry, maple or other domestic hardwood approx. 8" x 3").
Chris Hoehle is one of our community workshop monitors and a professional woodturner with over fifteen years of experience on the wood lathe. In addition to teaching woodturning for nearly three years here at the Denver Tool Library, he has also taught week-long workshops at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg Tennessee, and he sells his work at local galleries and art festivals. You can check out his work on his website, studiocsh.com, or on Instagram @studiocsh.
Minimum age
18 years or older
What's Provided
All materials provided
Cancellation PolicyLocation
EVENT DETAILS
Date & Time
Location
Denver Tool Library
Price
$225 per Ticket
BUY TICKETS* Registration closes 48 hours before event
MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST
The Denver Tool Library offers classes in woodworking, home repair/remodeling, metalworking, arts and crafts, and more!
We also have a Community Workshop so you can work on your own projects outside of class, plus over 5000 take home tools you can borrow to get the job done at home.
Learn more: www.denvertoollibrary.org