Teaching

To schedule a class for your group, or for individual instruction please e-mail or call me. Find out more about my demonstrations and for a list of my workshops/classes.

Precise woodturning technique is the cornerstone of my teaching philosophy. Why? Because it works. Over the years, I've discovered that the better the technique I've used, the better my finished products turned out -- I am able to achieve precise lines, (exactly the way I'd envisioned them), spend MUCH less time sanding, and work with less effort than before. This has allowed me to succeed as a full-time professional woodturner.

I have studied with world-renowned woodturning artist Cindy Drozda and Master Woodturner Stuart Batty to learn precise techniques to make a perfect cut every time.

My specialty classes revolve around creating fiber arts tools such as crochet hooks, nostepindes (ball winders), lace bobbins, etc., as well as hair pins, shawl pins, and other spindlework. My signature workshop is on Color Theory, Technique, & Tuning. I also teach basic and intermediate woodturning skills, which include projects such as bowls, boxes, and hollow forms. During each of my woodturning classes, I teach platform grinding for sharpening turning tools.

Please contact me to schedule a class at your facility or with your group. I also offer individualized instruction (e.g. private lessons) to help you get started in woodturning, improve your cutting technique, or excel in creating fiber arts tools, and can assist you in developing your own artistic vision.

 

Credo

I believe in letting the bevel guide the cut.
I believe in sharpening on the platform, (but I can show you the jig too).
I believe in precise cuts that result in a fine finish.
I believe in elegant form and exquisite design.
I believe in learning from professionals -- experts in their field.
I believe in continuing to acquire new knowledge.
I believe in sharing the knowledge of woodturning.

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