I’ve had people from as far away as Hope, Squamish, Merrit and even Washington State in my shop for classes.A place to showcase Ed Pretty's woodturnings and provide a forum for general woodturning discussionsWe live in Langley, just off the #1 freeway at the 232 St. exit, about 45 minutes from central Vancouver. Based on the idea of “learning by doing”, we provide a wide range of hands-on woodworking classes for men and women of all skill levels. The Stó:lō have an intrinsic relationship with what they refer to as S'olh Temexw (Our Sacred Land); therefore, we express our gratitude and respect for … I am sensitive to the needs of new learners, having taught many new wood turners in my own shop and through the two guilds to which I belong. I was a little concerned about going and being able to stay up with the other 4 experienced woodturners from our guild, then after I saw Alan turn a piece of eastern maple into shavings and form the back of his bowl, beautifully done I might say, in about a minute I went from concern to nervous. An eight-session class that is a continuation of the Woodworking I class. All wood, safety equipment and tools are provided. Under the supervision of an experienced instructor, work in UFV’s top-of-the-line wood shop to develop your skills and learn new techniques. therefore, we express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in this territory.
I presently teach a variety of woodturning seminars for A day is about 6 hours in the shop, usually starting at 9:30 and ending at 4:00 but those times are not fixed. Classes & Schools - Local Blue Sky Galleries Tom Caspar's Workshop Hennepin Technical College - Woodworking Technology Mike Siemsen's School of Woodworking Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) - BFA Furniture Design North House Folk School Rockler - Minneapolis St. Paul College Cabinetmaking Program Twin Cities Maker White Bear Makerspace She commented on the session in her blog; I just wanted to thank you again for your instructions in our three days together. I’ve been a wood turner for more than 50 years – since I was a kid – but seriously since 1988. Techniques learned in the previous class are put to extensive use as more advanced techniques and skills are introduced. The whole experience was unforgettable. This class utilizes a combination of hand tools and power tools in the construction of a valuable piece of furniture. The University of the Fraser Valley is situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Stó:lÅ peoples. I was at a workshop yesterday supported by our Island’s Woodturners Guild here in Victoria who was hosting Alan Stirt. Get a full introduction to basic hand and power tools. As a result I offer a minimum two-day session with the option to extend at a discount. The Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking. Since I retired a few years ago I have taken some courses at Lee Valley and most recently, being a member of the Island Woodturning Guild of Victoria, I completed their “101 Woodturning” course: spindle turning, bowl turning, some introduction to finishing options, sharping of tools and of course safety. Bob Van Dyke - Founder & Director. I woke up this morning and felt like going to the workshop to continue where we left yesterday.Definitely, I’ll get a lathe and start doing wood-turning.Kim and PJ were here on a “date night” to simply experience woodturning. Classes from 9:00am to 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 4:00pm: Erin: ON: KJP Select Hardwoods. I will teach faceplate turning (bowls) or turning on center (spindles) but both cannot be adequately taught in one session. Classes are conducted in a variety of formats to suit the unique needs of our students. Our meetings are at 6:30 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month (except July and August) The University of the Fraser Valley is situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Stó:lō peoples. Seeing the need for structured, hands-on learning for new turners I developed a Focus on Fundamentals program for one guild which is now also the framework for the same program in the second guild. Perfect for those who are new to woodworking or hobbyists who would like to get back into working in a shop. Strengthen your reading, writing and speakings skills in English to pursue university studies or get ahead in your profession. We can also be accessed by any route that includes the #10 highway since that connects with the #1 freeway at the same interchange. I am a beginning woodturner. I prefer to train new turners one at a time, allowing for closer attention to individual needs. In the past I offered single day sessions but have found that there’s not enough time in one session to learn the skills required for a new turner to continue on their own. However as the day started and listening to your voice in the back of head I managed to get through quite well and even managed to get a complement or two from Alan on some of by cuts….”Let the wood come to the tool” was what I kept hearing.West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Mission, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs, Chilliwack and Abbotsford.