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woodturning
woodturning skill levels:
Anderson Ranch’s woodturning program began with
Open to all - Students of any skill and knowledge level.
David Ellsworth back in 1974. We are so fortunate
Level I - Students are new to woodturning and have no formal
that this legendary woodturner, innovator and author
continues to teach and inspire students at the Ranch.
training.
Level II - Students have a basic understanding of fundamental
turning tools and techniques and are comfortable using and
This summer, David will teach a beginner’s workshop
sharpening bowl gouges and spindle gouges.
followed by an intermediate/advanced workshop, so that
Level III - Students have significant turning experience using both
artists interested in woodturning can master a progression
green and kiln-dried lumber. Students are capable of selecting
of skills in two weeks. Curt Theobald’s “Open Segmented
Turning” workshop introduces innovative new techniques,
wood, able to use and sharpen gouges, and familiar with basic
principles of 3-D design. Students have some formal technical
training in woodturning and have a portfolio of their artwork.
and Derek Weidman’s “Drawing with the Lathe” workshop
Level IV - Students have advanced skill and knowledge of
uses multi-axis woodturning as a springboard for wood
woodturning. Students are highly motivated, and have multiple
sculpture. Nick Cook’s all-levels “Woodturning for Food”
portfolios of their artwork.
will fill your tabletop with finely handcrafted plates, bowls,
kitchenware and tools. Small class sizes create close-knit
connections and plenty of one-on-one instruction.
Contact Artistic Director Doug Casebeer with questions at
970/923-3181 x238 or Studio Coordinator Fabiano Sarra at
970/923-3181 x234.
The Pryor Turning Studio, an annex of the Maloof Wood
Barn, is outfitted with nine workstations, each equipped
with a lathe and set of woodturning tools, faceplates and
jaw chucks.
furniture society members receive 20% off tuition
Anderson Ranch thanks the Windgate Foundation,
Dan and Nancy Bailey and Dale Bonertz for supporting
the Furniture Design & Woodworking and Woodturning Programs
aaw members receive 20% off tuition
for all Furniture Design, Woodworking
& Woodturning 2015 Summer Workshops!
for all Furniture Design, Woodworking
& Woodturning 2015 Summer Workshops!
This discount cannot be combined
with any other offers, promotions or scholarships.
This discount cannot be combined
with any other offers, promotions or scholarships.
The Furniture Society is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization founded in 1996, whose mission is
to advance the art of furniture making, by inspiring creativity, promoting excellence, and fostering
an understanding of this art and its place in society. For more info, visit www.furnituresociety.org
email [email protected] | call 828-255-1949
The American Association of Woodturners (AAW) is an international, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
dedicated to the advancement of woodturning whose mission is to provide education, information,
& organization to those interested in turning wood. For more information, visit www.woodturner.org
email [email protected] | call 877-595-9094
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