Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014 | Page 38

WOODTURNING
The Woodturning program unites exciting workshops with extraordinary faculty.
Workshops range from traditional woodturning to innovative approaches in contemporary
art and design. If you want to advance your skills and expand your creative imagination,
then we have a workshop for you.
The Pryor Turning Studio is outfitted with nine workstations, each equipped with a lathe
and set of tools.

WOODTURNING SKILL LEVELS:

Jason Schneider, Plungers

Open to all – Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Level I – Students are new to woodturning and have no formal training.
Level II – Students have a basic understanding of fundamental turning tools and techniques
and are comfortable using and sharpening bowl gouges and spindle gouges.
Level III – Students have significant turning experience using both green and kiln-dried
lumber. Students are capable of selecting 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.
Level IV – Students have advanced skill and knowledge of woodturning. Students are
highly motivated, and have multiple portfolios of their artwork.
Contact Artistic Director Doug Casebeer with questions at 970/923-3181 x238 or
Studio Coordinator Jason Schneider at 970/923-3181 x234.

June 24 - 28

Woodturning for the Absolute
Beginner 
Jason Schneider
SKILL LEVEL: I - II
CONCEPT:  Let the chips fly as you explore
spindle turning with kiln-dried wood! With
smooth buttery shavings falling away, we turn
fresh green wood into useful bowls. Students
take home three to five finished projects and