Tursini Woodturning and Bowl Works


	WOODTURNING INSTRUCTION

"Again, many thanks for making the workshop so interesting and productive. Sunday was one of the best days I have had in a very long time. It is wonderful to learn new things and truly re-create myself. You are a fine teacher and teaching well isn't a given, I think it is more a gift. And you have the gift."

-Mary Goderwis
Hyde Park, Vermont

"Many thanks for your help and instruction. I think I learned more than I expected to. I find out how much every day I turn"

-Chris Holland, Nantucket, Massachusetts

"We had a great time learning from you. I really appreciated the attention to detail you had in the entire process. I also appreciated your workshop. It made learning a real pleasure."

-Greg Stone, Maryland

Individualized Studio Woodturning Workshops

Get well rooted in the essentials of woodturning
In teaching this craft, my goal is to pass on my enthusiasm for turning wood. I want to get you well rooted in the essentials so you can grow into your own areas of interest. I will make available as much of my woodturning background and working experience as I can in the hopes of achieving this end.

Tailored to your experience and interests
Professional woodturning instruction is a worthy investment. You will learn of the common pitfalls and ruts that frequently bog down the learning process and enthusiasm while you get the most out of your time at the lathe. We will have the opportunity to practice specific skills to get you introduced to the craft of woodturning properly or help learn new methods of work based on your current abilities.

Learn from a well-rounded woodturner.
Most of my current work centers on green turned wooden bowls although I have a diverse background tapping into professional experience from forestry to furniture making; production bowl turning to architectural turning.

Consider booking a workshop

I book workshops year round. Scheduling is flexible, either weekdays or weekends. Let me know what will work for you.
We will work together one-on-one or bring along a partner or friend with similar interests for a two person workshop.
I have more information about places to stay and workshop details so please email or call to inquire.
In some instances it may be more helpful for me to come to you. I can then teach with the resources available to you in your workspace. There will be additional costs for travel and time.

Location

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Cambridge, Vermont, is located in the foothills of Vermont's Northern Green Mountains - A few miles from the highest point in the State - Mount Mansfield. People come from all over to climb it or slip down the hill foot-bound to boards in the winter. Smugglers Notch and Stowe ski resorts are quite close. Many students incorporate a woodturning workshop into a vacation or a vacation into a turning workshop.
There are a variety of options for accommodations, dining, and outdoor recreation year round. Upon inquiry I will send you a handful of options nearby.
For more Cambridge area information see the Smuggler's Notch Chamber of Commerce web site.

What you may need
I will have the necessary wood and turning tools available for your use. If you already have turning tools, certainly bring them along. If you will be purchasing tools before the workshop, please let me know and I would be happy to make recommendations. With the slew of tools on the market it is all too common to end up having tools you don't need and needing tools you don't have.

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Bowl Turning Classes:
Learn how to turn functional bowls from locally available green wood.

Bowl Turning Workshop:
Learn how to turn functional bowls from locally available green wood.

Can be scaled into a two day standard, or three day intensive format.
Areas covered may include:

Finding and using wood from local sources in its readily available green state
Taking the wood through the primary breakdown from the tree and log.
Texturing, finishing, and drying your turnings
Aesthetics and wooden bowl design considerations
Efficient lathe operation, safety, and maintenance
Choosing appropriate turning equipment
Choosing appropriate turning tools and how to shape and sharpen them
Optimizing the use of the bowl gouge for cutting, shear cutting, and shear scraping.
The idiosyncrasies of working green hardwoods, how to work with them, and their effect on bowl design and turning process.
Creating turned objects with everyday use in mind
Efficient bowl production methods and workflow.
Using the Oneway Easy Core nested bowl saver system.

Spindle Turning Workshop:
Learn techniques applicable to turning table and chair legs, baseball bats, tops, boxes, and other spindle-oriented work.

Can take a One day basic, two day standard, or three day intensive format.
Areas covered may include:

Stock selection and preparation
Shaping and sharpening of tools such as gouges, parting tools, scrapers and skews for spindle work
Forming design elements like beads, coves, fillets, and pommels
Tool control and efficient scraping, roughing and finishing cuts
Sanding and finishing options
Project oriented techniques such as candlestick holders, spinning tops, boxes, etc

Workshop Tuition
(per attendant)

Individual Instruction
1 day short session	$300
2 day standard	$500
3 day intensive	$700
2 person Instruction
1 day short session	$250
2 day standard	$350
3 day intensive	$450