Open shop but for turning! This open shop is only for students with previous turning experience or those who've taken a turning class with Fireweed. Bowl blanks will be available for purchase but feel free to bring your own prepped wood if you've got a project you are working on. Instructor Abbey Dickhudt will be at the shop to make sure everyone is staying safe. This IS NOT a class. This is a time for self-directed work to make shavings, make mistakes, and ask questions. *Woodshop lathes accommodate limited size blanks. If you have any questions about the wood you want to bring or the lathes, please reach out in advance.
Registrants of open shop MUST have taken Bowl Turning or be comfortable and experienced using turning tools and the lathe. Every attendee of open shop must register. Please no guests without registration!
Please email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org if you have any questions about open turning or what tools are available to use.
* We do require masking indoors for this class, whatever your vaccination status * _________________________________
Facilitated by Abbey Dickhudt
Learn the basics of making a bowl from fresh (green) wood during this single-session class! You will learn how to operate the wood lathe safely, properly use a bowl gouge, explore form, and turn wood. From hunk of wood to beautiful table piece, this class covers all the steps to make a simple bowl. You will leave with your own bowl and a finishing kit to sand and oil your bowl at home.
The materials fee for this class is $30 and is included in the admission cost.
* We do require masking indoors for this class, whatever your vaccination status *
Taught by Abbey Dickhudt
Calling all bakers, chefs and hobbyists! Novices and pros alike!
Learn the basics of spindle turning in this fun, beginner-friendly course. Class will introduce the anatomy of the lathe and students will learn the techniques to turn a maple or walnut rolling pin. Course will also cover sanding and food-safe finishes.
The materials fee for this course is $20 and is included in the admissions cost.
* Masking is required in this class *
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Taught by Tiff Tran
Make a cutting board while learning how to use power tools. We will cover using the electric planer, ripping on the table saw, cross cutting on the miter saw, curved cuts on the bandsaw, and finishing. This is a great chance to get to know, or brush up on the most powerful tools in the shop. Take home your very own cherry or maple cutting board at the end.
The materials fee for this class is $20 and is included in the admission cost.
* Masking is required in this class. *
Email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org to request ASL interpretation for this course.
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Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar
Join us for a special BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) centered class to practice the basics of Power Tools
This class is intended for BIPOC students.
* Masks are required in this class. *
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Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar (@meenanew) Bio 1. Bio 2.
Taught by Aria Kampfer
Facilitated by Bozena Scheidel
It can be hard to find just the right picture frame ~especially for one-of-a-kind art~ and custom frames are expensive. Solve that problem by building your own!
You will learn in this class:
- How to use the table saw to make a rabbet
- How to cut miters with a miter saw
-How to reinforce corners with a brad nailer and glue
Students are provided with one-inch wide hardwood.
Come to class with dimensions of the piece you want to frame, and we'll take it from there!
Using the power tools involves standing, bending, and light lifting. Students are able to sit when they are not using the tools.
The materials fee for this class is $15 and is included in the class admission cost.
Taught by Lars James
The materials fee is $15 and is included in the admission cost.
* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *
Taught by Triple Moon Handy Services
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