introductory woodturning COURSES...
The Valley Woodturners are pleased to offer an 18 hour – 3 day session---- Introductory
Course to Woodturning. The classes run on Saturdays (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) or Sundays (10
am - 5:00 pm) at the Lee Valley Store, 900 Morrison Drive (off Greenbank Rd. just south of
417). The 3 days may be spread over a few weeks to allow students time to practice what they
have learned, read up on the subject and to allow for Lee Valley store operations & seminars.
Maximum class size is 6 students, with 3 instructors. The club provides 6 Rikon midi size
lathes, all the tools and the materials required. The course includes spindle turning (beads &
coves and even the skew chisel), sharpening, making an Ice Cream Scoop, a plate from dry
wood and a bowl from green wood. We try to stress tool control thru these lessons so that the
new turner has a good understanding of the process to enjoy their new passion.
The cost is $400.00 per student which includes a 2019 membership to the Valley Woodturners
(a $60.00 Value). Insurance limits the age to those 18 years old and older. Because of the very
high demand course allocations are confirmed upon receipt of payment on a first come/first
served basis. These courses sell out very, very quickly so don’t delay!
Course to Woodturning. The classes run on Saturdays (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) or Sundays (10
am - 5:00 pm) at the Lee Valley Store, 900 Morrison Drive (off Greenbank Rd. just south of
417). The 3 days may be spread over a few weeks to allow students time to practice what they
have learned, read up on the subject and to allow for Lee Valley store operations & seminars.
Maximum class size is 6 students, with 3 instructors. The club provides 6 Rikon midi size
lathes, all the tools and the materials required. The course includes spindle turning (beads &
coves and even the skew chisel), sharpening, making an Ice Cream Scoop, a plate from dry
wood and a bowl from green wood. We try to stress tool control thru these lessons so that the
new turner has a good understanding of the process to enjoy their new passion.
The cost is $400.00 per student which includes a 2019 membership to the Valley Woodturners
(a $60.00 Value). Insurance limits the age to those 18 years old and older. Because of the very
high demand course allocations are confirmed upon receipt of payment on a first come/first
served basis. These courses sell out very, very quickly so don’t delay!
Course Dates
Introductory Course
2019/2020 Schedule
Course# Beginning Date Course Status
1903 Fall 2019 - Sat Sept 28, Sun Oct 27, Sun Nov 24 Full
2001 Winter 2020 - Sundays - Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9 Accepting wait list
2002 Spring 2020 - Sundays - Apr 19, April 26, May 3 Accepting wait list
2003 TBD Not open
More information about the course you can contact the course co-ordinator Jean-Gilles Francoeur at jgfrancoeur@gmail.com or one of the Instructors, Shirley Stapley at stapleys@sympatico.ca Or Tony Ricard at piths.end@me.com
Individuals are requested to first verify course availability with Jean-Gilles Francoeur
jgfrancoeur@gmail.com or by phone 613-286-4463. Then complete the form below and submit
it with payment (make cheque payable to: Valley Woodturners) to the Club Course Coordinator
(Jean-Gilles Francoeur) at any monthly club meeting, or mail it to Valley Woodturners, Attn.
Course Coordinator, Po Box 34031, 3781 Strandherd Road, Ottawa , ON K2J 5M4 . An e-
transfer can also be arranged with our treasurer.
2019/2020 Schedule
Course# Beginning Date Course Status
1903 Fall 2019 - Sat Sept 28, Sun Oct 27, Sun Nov 24 Full
2001 Winter 2020 - Sundays - Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9 Accepting wait list
2002 Spring 2020 - Sundays - Apr 19, April 26, May 3 Accepting wait list
2003 TBD Not open
More information about the course you can contact the course co-ordinator Jean-Gilles Francoeur at jgfrancoeur@gmail.com or one of the Instructors, Shirley Stapley at stapleys@sympatico.ca Or Tony Ricard at piths.end@me.com
Individuals are requested to first verify course availability with Jean-Gilles Francoeur
jgfrancoeur@gmail.com or by phone 613-286-4463. Then complete the form below and submit
it with payment (make cheque payable to: Valley Woodturners) to the Club Course Coordinator
(Jean-Gilles Francoeur) at any monthly club meeting, or mail it to Valley Woodturners, Attn.
Course Coordinator, Po Box 34031, 3781 Strandherd Road, Ottawa , ON K2J 5M4 . An e-
transfer can also be arranged with our treasurer.
BEGINNER COURSE #1902, SPRING 2019
Beginner course # 1901, Winter 2019
basic woodturning course
1602 April
Once again, Lance Beshara thrills the students with his knowledge and wet wood turning...
Basic Woodturning Course
1601 February
Lance Beshara leading the students through their paces. The hows and whys of making a wooden bowl from a dry wood blank.