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Future Events

April, 2024

Wednesday
3
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
1:00 PM
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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 .
Wednesday
3
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
4:00 PM
Saturday
6
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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"]
Sunday
7
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
2:00 PM
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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.
Monday
8
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
9:00 AM
Tuesday
9
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
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 .
Wednesday
10
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
1:00 PM
Wednesday
10
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
Saturday
13
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
9:00 AM
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Intermediate Box Turning. Create a basic box. Prerequisite: Intermediate turning skills. Intro to Woodturning or prior T&L series.
Wednesday
17
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
Thursday
18
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
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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 .
Friday
19
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
12:00 PM
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Help clean and maintain learning center
Saturday
20
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
9:00 AM
Sunday
21
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
9:00 AM
Monday
22
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
9:00 AM
Tuesday
23
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
More Info
Less Info
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 .
Wednesday
24
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
1:00 PM
Wednesday
24
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
Thursday
25
Saturday
27
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
1:00 PM
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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.

May, 2024

Wednesday
1
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
Monday
6
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
9:00 AM
Wednesday
8
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
Saturday
11
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Registration to be a vendor at the Appalachian Festival
Sunday
12
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Registration to be a vendor at the Appalachian Festival
Wednesday
15
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
Friday
17
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
12:00 PM
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Help clean and maintain learning center
Saturday
18
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
9:00 AM
Sunday
19
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
9:00 AM
Monday
20
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
9:00 AM
Wednesday
22
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
Thursday
23
Wednesday
29
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM

June, 2024

Wednesday
5
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
Wednesday
12
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
Saturday
15
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
9:00 AM
Wednesday
19
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
Thursday
20
Wednesday
26
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM

July, 2024

Wednesday
3
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center Annex
6:00 PM
Monday
22
Thursday
25

August, 2024

Saturday
3
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
1:00 PM
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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.
Saturday
10
OVWG Learning Center at
Kennedy Heights Art Center
1:00 PM
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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.
Thursday
22

September, 2024

Saturday
21
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
9:00 AM

October, 2024

Saturday
19
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
9:00 AM

November, 2024

Saturday
16
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
9:00 AM

December, 2024

Saturday
21
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
9:00 AM

January, 2025

Saturday
18
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
9:00 AM

February, 2025

Saturday
15
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
9:00 AM

March, 2025

Saturday
15
Kennedy Heights Cultural Arts Center, Lindner Annex
9:00 AM