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. We are fortunate to have access to the Lee Valley Seminar room for the classes - 900 Morrison Drive (off Greenbank Rd. just south of 417. Having classes on weekends allows students to practice what they have learned, and to read up on the subject in the provided woodturning book.
Class size is 6-7 students, with 3 instructors. 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. These courses sell out very, very quickly so don’t delay!
Class size is 6-7 students, with 3 instructors. 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. These courses sell out very, very quickly so don’t delay!
Course Dates
Introductory Course
2023 Schedule
Our upcoming Spring courses are full! Please contact our courses coordinator JG Francoeur (Email) if you want to go on a waiting list for future courses.
2023 Schedule
Our upcoming Spring courses are full! Please contact our courses coordinator JG Francoeur (Email) if you want to go on a waiting list for future courses.
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.