Woodturning: Lathe a lamp

This is a TWO-DAY class that has the same start and end times on BOTH days:

Learn about Lathe anatomy and safety as well as turning tools and techniques. You'll learn to use various tools like gouges and scrapers to shape the wood and create the desired form. Start by practicing beads and coves, the foundation of woodturning.You'll be using reclaimed hardwood to make a functional lamp base! 

Day 1 : Learn how to use roughing gouges, spindle gouges, and carbide tools to shape the wood into a lamp base.

Day 2: Students will learn basic electrical skills and wire their lathed base into a lamp to take home!

Then you will learn how to wire your custom made base into a fully functional lamp!

This is a project-based class and you’ll take your lamp home with you.

Lathe Topics Covered:

• Lathe anatomy and tools

• Proper safety precautions

• Techniques on turning

Electrical Topics covered:

• The basics of electrical theory

• Safety when working with electricity

• Using wire stripping tools effectively

• The parts and techniques necessary to rewire and repair a lamp

• Inspiration for how to create lamps out of other types of material

Skill level: This class is ideal for beginners ages 18 and over as well as 16 and 17 year-olds with parent or guardian permission.

Class Schedule: Each day of class will run for 3 hours with no break planned

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

$300 - Pay-It-Forward Ticket: Helps fund access for others.

$240 - True Cost Ticket: Covers the actual cost of running the class.

$180 - Neighborly Rate Ticket: For those with limited expendable income.

$120 - Low-Barrier Access Ticket: For those facing financial hardship.

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