Turning “green” wood (wood of a high moisture content) is a fun and valuable skill to develop as you gain mastering in lathe work.  Once you know where to look, green wood suitable for turning is relatively easy to find and and opens up a larger inventory of wood to choose from. Green wood is also much easier turn than dry wood;  however, green wood can warp significantly and addressing this requires skills not needed when turning dry wood.

In this two part class you will learn the twice-turning technique of turning green wood.  On the first day we will

1. Discuss various ways to source green wood

2. Explain how to process green wood and rough rounds into bowl blanks

3. Take a green turning blank and “first-turn” it into a rough shape

4. Prep your first-turned bowl for drying

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On the second day you will be given a dried (and warped) first turned rough bowl and shape it into a final display piece.  This involves

1. Mounting the warped bowl

2. Turning it round and making final shape

3. Learning techniques that can be used if cracks appear.

More Details

All materials and tools included. 

Completion of this class will certify you to use the Powermatic Lathe.

If this class is full sign up for our waitlist on the class registration page to be notified if space opens up. If the dates do not work for you, schedule a private session of this class. 

What to Wear

Please wear close-toed shoes, no loose clothing, and hair tied back for safety in the studio.​

What to Bring

If you have personal protective equipment, please bring it with you. Otherwise, protective gear will be provided as needed.

Prerequisites

This is an advanced lathe turning class. Students must be certified on our Powermatic Lathe, (or be prequalified by the instructor ) and be comfortable using a bowl gouge and to take this class

Ages 13+ welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Both need to register and pay.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds, Credits & Transfers

We understand that emergencies happen, so if you are unable to attend your class and you cancel with:

• More than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, you may request a full refund or transfer the full amount paid to another class.

• Less than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, your payment is non refundable. However you may transfer the amount paid, minus a 15% cancellation fee, to any class within 90 days of request. It is not guaranteed that a comparable class will be offered within 90 days.

• Less than 48 (forty eight) hours before your class begins, your payment is non refundable. It is extremely difficult to fill cancelled spaces with short notice.

• After class start date/time: No credits, refunds or prorating of fees will be given for missed portions or early withdrawals.

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Please send all cancellation and change requests to classes@diycave.com 

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Changes or Cancellations

DIYcave reserves the right to cancel any class, limit class size, change class times or substitute instructors for those listed in the schedule. If a class is canceled, students may choose to receive a full refund or may transfer – with no fee – to another class or workshop. If DIYcave cancels for any reason, all payments can be refunded.