Turned wooden spheres hold a certain fascination. They demand to be picked up and rolled in the hand, they show off the figure of the timber and they also hold a mystery to turners and non-turners alike: just how do you turn this perfectly symmetrical shape without marking it? It’s…
Class: Turning Wooden Eggs – Bruce Claiborne – March 10,2024
Eggs have historically been a symbol of hope and new life. For many, they just feel amazing in your hand and allow the enjoyment of the wood’s features from all angles. The class will use a spindle roughing gouge, spindle gouge, and negative-rake scraper, an egg pattern jig, and a…
Class: Turning Goblets with Jim Leary – February 25, 2024
The class will be taught by Jim Leary, one of OPCAAW’s longtime mentors. Jim will take students through the process of creating a goblet on the lathe. All the tools you need will be provided and the materials fee will cover the cost of the goblet blank. The class will…