Introduction to Woodturning - Turn a French Style Rolling Pin
Adult | Available
No woodworking experience necessary, this class is ideal for the true-beginner.
Use the wood lathe to make your own rolling pin that you can use in your baking!
This project will be an introduction to woodturning and get you familiar with the lathe and turning tools while you make a French-style rolling pin. We will discuss wood choices and food-safe finishes. You will leave with your own rolling pin!
There is a $4 registration fee included in tuition.
Members will have the $4 fee deducted from the tuition.
A materials fee of $40.00 is included in the tuition.
**Please note that classes at Brookfield Craft Center must meet a minimum number of 2 registrations for the class to run. Students will be notified within a week's notice whether their class will be held. If the class is canceled due to low enrollment, students may request to be transferred to another class or be refunded in full.
Class will take a short break, please bring a snack and drink.
All students are encouraged to bring a smock or work apron to each workshop.
Face shields are provided in the turning studio.
** Safety Glasses must be worn and All Safety Guidelines followed **
*SAFETY FIRST*Closed toe shoes, Fitted sleeves, Long hair tied back
Julia Swyers
I first learned about wood turning while taking a general carpentry class at a local college. I had recently moved into a new house and wanted to make furniture for my home. Once in the woodshop, I was drawn to the row of lathes at the back of the room with all the turning tools lining the wall. Here and there were the practice pieces left by other students featuring glue ups of exotic woods, broken bowls or half-done candlesticks. I was intrigued by the handheld scale and tactical quality of what could be made on a lathe. I soon enrolled in workshops learning bowl making and spindle turning, eventually setting up my own shop at home. I like to make functional pieces to warm the home.