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Woodturning: Make a Magic Wand

  • ReBuilding Center 3625 N Mississippi Ave Portland, OR, 97227 United States (map)

Never turned on the lathe before, or interested in learning a new woodturning skill? This class is for you! Learn all about fingernail gouges and carbide tools. Start by practicing beads and coves, the foundation of woodturning. You'll be re-using hardwood from old floor boards! Get immediate satisfaction when the wood comes off the lathe and you have a magic wand! Be creative, make the shape as simple or detailed as you would like. 

This is a project-based class and you’ll take your wand home with you. You will need to provide the magic!

Never turned on the lathe before, or interested in learning a new woodturning skill? This class is for you! Make your very own magic wand while learning all about the basics of woodturning. From fingernail gouges and carbide tools to practicing beads and coves, this class will cover the foundations of woodturning.

Instructor Bio:

Lila is a sculptor with 10 years of experience in the field, including turning on the lathe and carving wood and ice. She received her BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute, and spent years working at sculpture parks and museums around the US. Her teachers inspired her to continue honing her craft and to share woodturning with any and all eager students.

Skill level: This class is great for beginners ages 18 and over

Class schedule: Class will run for 3 hours with no planned break

Price: We have moved to a sliding scale pricing model while funding allows! Choose which tier fits your situation best:

$150 - Pay-It-Forward Ticket: Helps fund access for others.

$120 - True Cost Ticket: Covers the actual cost of running the class.

$90 - Neighborly Rate Ticket: For those with limited expendable income.

$60 - Low-Barrier Access Ticket: For those facing financial hardship.

To learn more about our sliding scale model - check out the full explanation here.


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