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OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
This event is focused on presenting opportunities for new turners to learn and practice fundamental skills of woodturning. Each session uses one or more basic tools including the spindle roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool, scraper, and bowl gouge. Over several sessions, turners are exposed to different ways to mount wood on a lathe, roughing to round, and turning consistent beads, coves, Vs, and curves. Over the course of these sessions, basic design elements are introduced and the basics of sanding and finishing are presented.
Tools and materials are supplied. There is no cost for this event but turners must register to attend. Registration is limited to eight (8) turners .
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
Plate with decorative offsets
Turn a different sort of plate. Learn how to create a plate using both offsets and tilts to produce a striking effect. The domed center provides focal point for embellishment. Finish the back side of the platter by shaping an ‘ogee’ curve. Intermediate and advanced turners welcome; experience with multiaxis turning is helpful.
Topic: Learn to turn a plate with offsets. Tools used will include gouges, chucks, and sanding supplies.
Skill Level: Intermediate skills – must have comfort and established abilities with gouges. Carbide-insert tools will NOT work for this project. Experience with multiaxis turning desirable.
Project: Complete an offset plate ready for finish.
Materials: 8-9" diameter blank with waste block in place will be supplied. Specialty tools will be made available by the instructor.
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Woodturning and the OVWG LC or a prior T&L series of classes. Also read and be familiar with the AAW Lathe Safety Guidelines and the Glossary of Woodturning Terms, available on the OVWG website in the document library.
Tools
3/8" detail gouge
thin parting tool
bowl gouge [3/8" or ½"]
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
Try your hand at spindle turning as an introduction to woodturning. Learn about the lathe, woodturning safety, how to sharpen tools, make a bead & cove stick, and learn how the Learning Center is operated. Class is free. Tools & supplies provided.
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
This event is focused on presenting opportunities for new turners to learn and practice fundamental skills of woodturning. Each session uses one or more basic tools including the spindle roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool, scraper, and bowl gouge. Over several sessions, turners are exposed to different ways to mount wood on a lathe, roughing to round, and turning consistent beads, coves, Vs, and curves. Over the course of these sessions, basic design elements are introduced and the basics of sanding and finishing are presented.
Tools and materials are supplied. There is no cost for this event but turners must register to attend. Registration is limited to eight (8) turners .
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
Intermediate Box Turning. Create a basic box. Prerequisite: Intermediate turning skills. Intro to Woodturning or prior T&L series.
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
Intermediate Skill Building Session
This event is focused on turners with limited experience who can turn basic forms and are ready to move on to more complicated skills. Each session introduces tools such as box scrapers, hollowing tools, and various calipers and their uses. Precision turning techniques are introduced through finials, joint fitting, and making and using various jam chucks. Design considerations are discussed for various lids for boxes and bowls.
Tools and materials are supplied. There is no cost for this event but turners must register to attend. Registration is limited to eight (8) turners .
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
Help clean and maintain learning center
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
This event is focused on presenting opportunities for new turners to learn and practice fundamental skills of woodturning. Each session uses one or more basic tools including the spindle roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool, scraper, and bowl gouge. Over several sessions, turners are exposed to different ways to mount wood on a lathe, roughing to round, and turning consistent beads, coves, Vs, and curves. Over the course of these sessions, basic design elements are introduced and the basics of sanding and finishing are presented.
Tools and materials are supplied. There is no cost for this event but turners must register to attend. Registration is limited to eight (8) turners .
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
This class focuses on understanding and skill to benefit
all of your projects, not just those using a spindle roughing gouge,
so this is not a project class.
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
Registration to be a vendor at the Appalachian Festival
Registration to be a vendor at the Appalachian Festival
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
Help clean and maintain learning center
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
A Basic Course in Segmented Woodturning Fundamentals
This is part 1 of 2 parts. The project progresses through both classes. Please be prepared to register for part 2.
Prerequisite: Intermediate workshop skills.
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
A Basic Course in Segmented Woodturning Fundamentals
This is part 2 of 2 parts. The project progresses through both classes. Please make sure you attended part 1 (and bring your rings to this class).
Prerequisite: Intermediate workshop skills.
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex