Vermont Woodturners Guild

This workshop will cover several ways to enhance your turnings with color, carving and wood burning. Bring in a turning (or a few) you would like to embellish. All other materials will be provided. The photos show example using milk paint, wood burning, photosensitive dyes, and fabric reactive dyes.

This workshop will cover several ways to enhance your turnings with color, carving and wood burning. Bring in a turning (or a few) you would like to embellish. All other materials will be provided. The photos show example using milk paint, wood burning, photosensitive dyes, and fabric reactive dyes.

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 of useful cuts and their application to different forms. It will also include sharpening, bevel options, and techniques for achieving clean cuts and reducing sanding. […]

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 and materials provided. The photo shows a white oak platter with a wide rim enhanced with brown fiber reactive dye.

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 leave with a pen they made themselves. $15 material fee.

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