If you’ve ever wanted to learn arguably the coolest machine in any woodworking studio, the lathe, now is the time! During this 4 hour workshop artist Michael Douglas Too will provide the basics so you can dive into the wide world of wood turning using salvaged wood found right here in Porto. You will receive 2 hours of general instruction & demonstration followed by 2 hours of individual time to work on your own piece to take home with you. This workshop will give you the knowledge and skills to confidently use this incredibly versatile machine for your own future creations. Great for beginners, established woodworkers that have yet to learn the lathe or travelers looking for a different kind of experience.!
In this 4 hour workshop you will…
-receive 1 hour of instruction on different types of wood for turning, how to identify quality salvaged wood to work on the lathe with and how to prepare wood for turning
-have 1 hour of demonstration on the lathe covering rotation speeds, roughing the workpiece, how to use various types of chisels, sanding on the lathe, turning techniques and tips
-get 2 hours of individual time on the lathe with instructor guidance and assistance
Admission covers everything including instruction, materials & beeswax finish.
This workshop is organized by request and will only run with 2 participants. You can either sign up with a friend/partner/family member or we will attempt to partner you with another participant when we receive other requests with similar availability to yours. We will follow up with you within 1 business day to let you know when we are able to schedule the workshop. Payment will only be requested when we have officially scheduled the workshop with all participants.
Workshop cost: €50/person
Workshop Language: English
Workshop Difficulty: Beginner - This workshop is designed for people that have never used the lathe before
Workshop Location: Rua do Bonfim 218, 4300-066, Porto, Portugal
Workshop Dates: OPEN - You choose from Tuesdays - Fridays 10h-14h or 15h-19h
*Cancellation Policy: Enrollment cancellation for a full refund (minus the Squarespace transaction fee) will be allowed up to 1 week before start of workshop. We cannot offer refunds on cancellations occurring less than 1 week before the start of the workshop.
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