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April 2017
Wood Bowl Turning
Learn to make a simple wooden bowl on a lathe in this two-day workshop. Students will learn safe use of the lathe and tools and basic bowl turning technique, turn and finish a bowl to take home by the second day. Students are provided with the safety equipment, a dedicated lathe and use of tools during the workshop. No physical strength or previous woodworking experience required. Class size is limited to 6. All tools and materials are provided and are…
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Wood Turning: Wooden Pen
Discover the joys of wood turning by learning how to make a wooden pen from start to finish on the lathe, in one day. Students will be introduced to lathe safety, lathe turning tools, and important accessories as they apply to both spindle and bowl turning. By taking this introductory course, students will be better prepared to take further hands-on wood turning classes. Practice blanks, pen kits, and tools will be supplied by the instructor and Fuller Craft Museum. Instructor:…
Find out more »February 2018
Intro to Wood Bowl Turning
(February 24 – 25)
Learn to make a simple wooden bowl on a lathe in this two-day workshop. Students will learn safe use of the lathe and tools and basic bowl turning technique, turn and finish a bowl to take home by the second day. Students are provided with the safety equipment, a dedicated lathe and use of tools during the workshop. No physical strength or previous woodworking experience required. Class size is limited to 6. All tools and materials are provided and are included…
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Greenwood Mini Spoons
(March 17)
Carve a small spoon of your own design for coffee, jam, spices or simply for decoration. Watch a demo on how to split a freshly fallen log into usable spoon blanks. Then, learn how to carve your very own spoon using only two knives. After discussing form and function, decide if your spoon will be designed with specific use or visual element in mind. When your spoon is complete, finish it off with a natural beeswax and oil finish. Bring…
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Intro to Wood Bowl Turning
(April 21 – 22)
Learn to make a simple wooden bowl on a lathe in this two-day workshop. Students will learn safe use of the lathe and tools and basic bowl turning technique, turn and finish a bowl to take home by the second day. Students are provided with the safety equipment, a dedicated lathe and use of tools during the workshop. No physical strength or previous woodworking experience required. Class size is limited to 6. All tools and materials are provided and are included…
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Chopstick Making Workshop
(September 9)
Feel the forest by making chopsticks. The exhibit, “Objects of Use and Beauty: Design and Craft in Japanese Culinary Tools,” introduces the visitor to a variety of utensils used everyday in both home and professional kitchens. We are pleased to offer a very unique chopstick-making workshop with Mrs. Kayoko Takashima, a skilled chopstick craftsperson from Niigata, Japan. Mr. Mamoru Kaihou of Hashitou Honten, a famous chopstick shop in Tokyo, will accompany her and give a short talk on the history…
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