introductory woodturning COURSES...
The Valley Woodturners are pleased to offer an Introductory Course to Woodturning. Classes typically run on separate weekends (3 Saturdays, 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. You can find the course outline here.
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.
Training Schedule Update
Dates for the next course have now been finalized. The course will run on February 9, 16, & 23 (note February 17th is family day).
Registration for this course will open on November 12, 2024. For further information contact JG Francoeur at "[email protected]".
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. You can find the course outline here.
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.
Training Schedule Update
Dates for the next course have now been finalized. The course will run on February 9, 16, & 23 (note February 17th is family day).
Registration for this course will open on November 12, 2024. For further information contact JG Francoeur at "[email protected]".
introduction to woodturning class 2404
Introduction to woodturning Class 2403
Introduction to woodturning class 2402
introduction to woodturning claSS 2401
Introduction to Woodturning Nov 2023
Introduction to woodturning Oct 2023
Introduction to Woodturning - Sept 2023
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.