Vermont Woodturners Guild

Most turners can make a few basic cuts with their bowl gouge but are not using the full range of this versatile tool. This workshop will cover a broad range […]

Making plates and platters from dimensioned dry lumber as thin as ¾”. This workshop will cover both functional and aesthetic design considerations, chucking, and techniques for minimizing sanding. All tools […]

This Workshop will cover the process of making a single barrel pen from start to finish. Students will learn how to prepare, turn and finish wood blanks. The student will […]

Picnic starts at noon; Michael Mode will have a demo afterward.  Come and join us.

Let’s all get past our fears and dislike of the dreaded Skew chisel! Learn to love this most important tool for spindle turning. We’ll tackle practical uses and sharpening, so […]

Let’s all get past our fears and dislike of the dreaded Skew chisel! Learn to love this most important tool for spindle turning. We’ll tackle practical uses and sharpening, so […]

This introduction to live edge bowl turning will focus on orienting and mounting green side grain blanks, and the techniques used to retain the natural edge while turning. Tool selection […]

We’ll produce a classic rolling pin from start to finish. It’s a fairly straightforward spindle turning project and we’ll focus on turning technique, form, finish, and a sanding trick to […]