introductory woodturning COURSES...
The Valley Woodturners are pleased to offer an Introductory Course to Woodturning. Classes typically run on three separate weekends (3 Saturdays, or 3 Sundays) depending on availability of instructors and the training location. Having classes on weekends allows students to practice what they have learned, and to read up on the subject in the provided woodturning book.
The club provides the necessary 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 a mallet, a plate and a bowl. We try to stress safety and 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 $460.00 per student which includes a membership to the Valley Woodturners (a $60.00 Value) for the year the course takes place. 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.
All classes this year are full, and we are not currently accepting any applications for the Waiting List. Further information will be coming on the website after the Spring course in April 2024.
The club provides the necessary 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 a mallet, a plate and a bowl. We try to stress safety and 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 $460.00 per student which includes a membership to the Valley Woodturners (a $60.00 Value) for the year the course takes place. 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.
All classes this year are full, and we are not currently accepting any applications for the Waiting List. Further information will be coming on the website after the Spring course in April 2024.
Introduction to woodturning Oct 2023
L to R, Students have (S) beside their name: Richard Rey (s), Pat Ramier (s), Tom Hayward, Barry Young, Louis Boucher, Dennis Collette (s), Mary Hutton (s), Ligia Trigueros (s), Jayne Torr
Missing: Murray Cameron, Jason Korah (s), Ivan Groe (s)
Introduction to Woodturning - Sept 2023
L to R, Students have (S) beside their name: Thomas Burns, Stephen Dodd (s), Louis Boucher, Keith DaCosta (s), Naomi Loucks (s), Jenny Lee Laird (s), Omar Simonyi (s), Stephanie Wood (s), Chris Wilson (s), David Oldford
Missing: Diane Massicotte, Glenn Hetherington, Murray Cameron
Introduction to woodturning - April 2023
L to R, Students have (S) beside their name: Glenn Hetherington, Bart Poulter, Diane Massicotte, Hugh Dysart (S), Louis Boucher, Christoph Dunstan (S), Francine Nesbitt (S), Michel Seguin (S), Chris Davis (S), Bruce Phillips (S)
Missing from photo: Murray Cameron, Barry Young, Thomas Burn, Larry Kollee
INTRODUCTION TO WOODTURNING - March 2023
L to R, Students have (S) beside their name: Bart Poulter, Charles (Chuck) Lalonde (S), Keith Spurrell (S), Amber Walpole (S), David Oldford, Louis Boucher, Dave Parker (S), Bob McGillivray (S), Katia Bivol (S), Glenn Hetherington, Tom Hayward. Not in picture: Murray Cameron; Patricia Scott-Jeoffr (S), Thomas Burn, Barry Young, Larry Kollee
Introduction to Woodturning - February 2023
L to R, Students have (S) beside their name: Glenn Hetherington, Tom Hayward, Bart Poulter, Bernie Maskerine (S); Paco Ramirez (S); Louis Boucher; Larry Kollee (S); Chantal Laframboise (S); Sven Eberhard (S); Wendy Manchur (S); Barry Young; Jayne Torr (S); Thomas Burn. Not in picture: Murray Cameron; David Oldford
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.