Woodworking / WOODTURNING: INTRODUCTION TO THE LATHE

WOODTURNING: INTRODUCTION TO THE LATHE

The first class of Woodturning modified into a 3-hour standalone lesson. You will learn basic safety, operating a lathe, and using the spindle roughing gouge to turn a simple rolling pin. There will be a $20 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting. Limit 6 students each section.

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Instructor: Tina Chou, tchou@pausd.org

Prerequisite: None (This class is not a substitution for Woodworking 1)

Session	Day(s)	Time	Date(s)	Duration	Price	Location
SECTION A Palo Alto HS Woodshop $70	Sat	1–4 p.m.	Feb 1 Sat, 1–4 p.m. One Session	One Session	$70	Palo Alto HS Woodshop	Register
SECTION B Palo Alto HS Woodshop $70	Sat	1–4 p.m.	Feb 8 Sat, 1–4 p.m. One Session	One Session	$70	Palo Alto HS Woodshop	Register
SECTION C Palo Alto HS Woodshop $70	Sat	1–4 p.m.	Mar 1 Sat, 1–4 p.m. One Session	One Session	$70	Palo Alto HS Woodshop	Register

Come and try combining a sharp metal tool with spinning wood on the lathe to create wood shavings and a rolling pin! This introductory class is a modified version of the first session in Woodturning 1 presented in a lightweight format. You will learn the basic parts of a lathe and how to operate a lathe safely. We will practice proper tool technique and body movement with the spindle roughing gouge. Then you will turn a simple rolling pin to take home as evidence of your woodturning adventure! Face shields will be provided (you are also welcome to bring your own if you have one) and it is recommended you bring at least an N95 mask for sawdust.

Student Comments

The Woodturning / Lathe class was my first PA Adult School class. I was interested in learning how to make a wooden bowl and this was the first step. Tina explained the process and safety guidelines well. She was patient and encouraging as I somewhat struggled with this new process. I look forward to more woodworking classes..

Astrid Huala
Violin teacher

I had never used a lathe before. In the Woodturning: Intro to Lathe class I learned the fundamentals of safety, setup, and use. I felt like the equipment components were described fully and I could work independently on beginner level things or replicate what we made independently.

Katie Bastine
Engineer

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WOODTURNING: INTRODUCTION TO THE LATHE

Session

Day(s)

Time

Date(s)

Duration

Price

Location

SECTION APalo Alto HS Woodshop$70

Sat

1–4 p.m.

Feb 1Sat, 1–4 p.m.One Session

One Session

$70

Palo Alto HS Woodshop

Register

SECTION BPalo Alto HS Woodshop$70

Sat

1–4 p.m.

Feb 8Sat, 1–4 p.m.One Session

One Session

$70

Palo Alto HS Woodshop

Register

SECTION CPalo Alto HS Woodshop$70

Sat

1–4 p.m.

Mar 1Sat, 1–4 p.m.One Session

One Session

$70

Palo Alto HS Woodshop

Register

Student Comments

Be the first to know

SECTION A
Palo Alto HS Woodshop
$70

Feb 1
Sat, 1–4 p.m.
One Session

SECTION B
Palo Alto HS Woodshop
$70

Feb 8
Sat, 1–4 p.m.
One Session

SECTION C
Palo Alto HS Woodshop
$70

Mar 1
Sat, 1–4 p.m.
One Session