Learn To Turn!

This course is filled! We hope you may be interested in one of our other offerings. If you wish to be put on the waitlist for Woodturning please contact the registrar, marybeth.barnet@gmail.com

A huge interest in turning wood has developed in recent years. Woodturning is on a creative wave, similar to that of studio pottery a generation ago. Responding to this phenomenon, the Guild Woodshop is offering an in-depth green woodturning workshop that will take the participant further into this rewarding form during the Craft Weekend. Each participant will work on an individual lathe and course content will be tailored to experience level. The emphasis will be on vessels; a beginner with no prior experience can fashion a functional bowl from an unseasoned blank by the end of the first class. From there, questions of form, proportion and design will arise. An advanced turner will be able to go further into refinement of technique, stock preparation, various methods for holding work, and sharpening and finishing questions.

Additional $50 material fee

About the Instructor: David Barnet

David Barnet has been a full-time woodworker since 1975, when he began his apprenticeship with the Rochester Folk Art Guild. The Woodshop is a vital part of the continuing craft tradition that has distinguished the Guild since the first exhibit of crafts in 1961. Hardwood furniture, folk toys, and woodturnings are produced and sold in the East Hill Gallery and on Etsy at @folkartwood. David has taught turning at all levels to many students through individual classes and Craft Weekends. He continues to produce functional work, particularly bowls for serving and presentation. In 2022 he had the opportunity to refine techniques with renowned turners Stuart Batty and David Ellsworth. He participates as a member of the Finger Lakes Woodturners, offering demonstrations to the chapter.