Learn To Turn Class
All Learn To Turn classes are open to the public. We have a maximum of 10 and a minimum of 5 students per class. You will receive a lot of individual attention. Classes are conducted on an ad hoc basis and scheduled once we have the minimum of 5 students enrolled. Classes are conducted on two consecutive Saturdays.
Send an email to Dwayne Watt to obtain more information.
Outline of classes
Day 1 Morning
Introduction to the Lathe, Personal Safety Techniques, Equipment, Tools, Holding Tools, Body Position, Habits.
Learning to cut small beads and coves.
Tools: Roughing Gouge, Parting tool, 3/8” Spindle Gouge or 3/8”, Bowl Gouge.
Project: Beads & Coves
Day 1 Afternoon
Review of Safe Procedures, Holding tools, Body Position.
Cutting larger, smoother, beads and coves.
Tools: Roughing Gouge, Parting Tool, 3/8 or 1/2” Spindle or Bowl Gouges.
Projects: Make a Christmas Tree. Make a honey dipper.
Day 2 Morning
Review of Safe Procedures
Platter design, shaping, making smooth cuts.
Tools: Same as Class 1 and 2 + round nose or bowl scraper
Project: Make a small platter—additional methods to attach wood to the lathe.
Day 2 Afternoon
Review of Safety. Review of cuts.
Project: Turning a Small bowl from green wood - Additional methods to attach wood to the lathe
Class Information
1. All Learn To Turn classes are open to the public. Attendance is limited to 10 participants. Classes are filled by order of registration.
2. We conduct four class sessions over two consecutive Saturdays.
3. All classes are in the NEOWTA (Heated and air-conditioned) classroom at 10117 E 50th Street in Tulsa. Attendees will utilize one of our full sized lathes. All materials, including wood, a full assortment of hand tools, turning chucks, miscellaneous equipment and personal instruction for the class will be furnished.
4. The cost to attend a class is $50 per session. This is very inexpensive as wood turning classes go. The costs are low as a result of our public outreach. The full cost for all four classes is $200 and is payable and required to complete class registration. All materials, equipment and instruction are included.
5. Classes are conducted from 8:30 to 4:00 on the scheduled Saturdays.
6. The instructors are Master turners and will demonstrate each step prior to student practice.
7. SAFETY is emphasized through out all classes. We want you to go home with something that you make, not a lump or cut.
8. Students are expected to clean up their work stations at the end of each days sessions.
9. Our teaching techniques continue to evolve and improve based on feedback from previous students and advances in wood turning. We want our students to be comfortable as you learn the art of wood turning.
People who have taken the class previously have appreciated the instructors and the feeling of confidence they have gained from the experience. Even if you have had some self taught experience, it is likely that you will benefit from this class. You will not have to incorporate and overcome bad habits.
Wood turning can be a fun and stimulating hobby.
Experience it!
Contact Dwayne Watt if you are interested in this class.
Learn to Turn Brochure
