Day and evening classes are held each semester for both beginning and advanced adult students. For a complete list of upcoming Fall classes check below. Registration opened August 10, 2022
Registration can be done on line directly from this link: https://diablo.asapconnected.com/#CourseGroupID=6490 Woodturning 101- Introduction to Woodturning* Learn the fastest growing craft activity in the USA. Class includes wood lathe operation, tools, safest techniques, fun turning activities of increasing complexity, and projects to take home. Skill Level: Beginning. Prerequisite: Willingness to learn something new and have fun. Textbook: A Lesson Plan for Woodturning; sold in class $25. 873601 1:00-4:00pm TH 10/6-12/1 Dietrich, PHEC 108 $196 Woodturning 150 - Advanced Spindle Turning Techniques* Build your woodturning skills in this project-based class while creating a candle stick, goblet, sphere, carving mallet, and artistic finials. Projects are listed in the textbook appendix. Textbook: A Lesson Plan for Woodturning; sold in class $25. Prerequisite: Woodturning 101 at PHEC. 872901 1:00-4:00pm W 10/26-12/7 Bentley, PHEC 108 $188 Woodturning 201- Basic Bowl Turning* The next step in woodturning - new tools and techniques used to turn wooden bowls. Includes information on design and multiple techniques for mounting and turning. Textbook: A Lesson Plan for Woodturning; sold in class $25. Prerequisite: Woodturning 101 at PHEC. 874301 1:00-4:00pm T 10/11-11/15 Albert, PHEC 108 $159 Woodturning 250- Intermediate Bowl Turning* For beginning bowl turners who wish to continue to expand their skills. Explore alternative mounting techniques, thinner wall turning, and classical shape and form while improving tool usage techniques. Textbook: A Lesson Plan for Woodturning; sold in class $25. Prerequisite: Woodturning 201 at PHEC. 878501 1:00-4:00pm M 11/7-12/5 Rodgers, PHEC 108 $133 Woodturning – Box with a Hammered Copper Lid* Take your skills to a new level mixing wood and copper to create a lidded box. Turn and hollow a small box then create a hammered copper lid with an added finial. 878601 6:00-9:00pm T 10/18-11/8 Nolan, PHEC 108 $128 Woodturning - How to Stabilize Wood – Discussion Seminar* Learn about the equipment, resins, dyes, and techniques needed to stabilize wood in your own shop. This seminar will focus primarily on discussion and demonstration rather than hands-on activities. 878701 6:00-9:00pm W 10/ 19 Albert, PHEC 108 $29 Woodturning – Large Antique Fast Spinning Top with Pull String* This large, fast spinning antique top, with handle and rope pull string, makes a great holiday gift! If time permits, you may make a second top that spins by throwing it. Both tops may be decorated with color. 874601 1:00-4:00pm TH 9/15-9/29 Bentley, PHEC 108 $105 Woodturning – Pen Intensive* Just in time for holiday gift giving! Improve your skills in pen turning and blank preparation. Learn how to inlay a Celtic cross and make your own bands and experiment with custom shapes and designs. Brush up on applying a CA finish, sanding, and polishing. Prerequisite: Woodturning 101 at PHEC. 874701 6:00-9:00pm W 10/26-11/16 Albert, PHEC 108 $128 Woodturning - Independent Projects Open Shop* Work with expert coaches. A vast selection of tools and accessories allow you to undertake most projects. Prerequisite: Woodturning 101 at PHEC. Open to current and former Woodturning students. Must register prior to attending class. 874101-874111 9:00am-12:00pm F 9/16-12/9 Rodgers, PHEC 108 $15/session To register go to: https://diablo.asapconnected.com/#CourseGroupID=6490 |