Wood-turned Ring Box
Adult | Available
Learn the basics of turning a small wooden box to hold a ring. In this project, you will learn the basics of spindle turning on the lathe by shaping the outside and then hollowing out the inside of a cylindrical box. We will cover the different methods for hollowing end grain on the lathe before you finish up your box by making a lid that fits.
There is a $4 registration fee included in tuition.
Members will have the $4 deducted from tuition.
There is a $14.00 materials fee included in 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.
*Safety Glasses must be worn and All Safety Guidelines followed
*SAFETY FIRST* Closed toed shoes, Fitted sleeves, Long hair tied back.
All Students are encouraged to bring a work apron or smock to each workshop
Julia Swyers
Julia has a BFA in Photography from the School of Visual Arts. She has worked as a professional photographer specializing in jewelry and watches for commercial clients. After some time working in product photography, Julia branched out into woodturning.
"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."