Woodworking / WOODTURNING: INTRODUCTION TO THE LATHE (Spring 2026)

WOODTURNING: INTRODUCTION TO THE LATHE (Spring 2026)

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.

To register, please call (650) 329-3752.

Instructor: Tina Chou, tchou@pausd.org

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

This course is not offered this quarter.

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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