Turning workshop May 26-27

[Mike Davis]

Asking for interest in a turning workshop at my shop in Walnut Cove, NC some weekend in May.

Workshop will be led by Alan Dewey and Milissa. Please see Alan's web site for videos and info. CHESSSPY: Alan Dewey

This will be basic instruction for experienced but untrained turners. Two days of intensive work and exercises to continue at your home shop.

Due to small space and intensive nature of this work we will limit this to three more students beside myself.

If you have been turning for many years but never learned how to do it right this is for you!

If this goes over well they may do more.

[CHESSSPY]

I know we are simply supposed to read these notices and not chatter, but I do wish to comment:

We can bring the two small lathes, and tools, if necessary.

This will be fun: a roomful of turners is a heartwarming thought. I am no teacher! Milissa is the bossy one. We will just do what seems needed.

Do note: I am not a bowl turner! That's a whole different world. Look at my website to see what I do.

We will put together a list of topics soon, and post them for people to review/comment.

[Mike Davis]

Please chatter! This is absolutely the place for discussion.

Lathes and tools will be needed. I have one large lathe with variable speed and reverse that I use for everything. I have a smaller one that needs a lot of work so it probably won't be ready. I will move as much as possible out to the patio to make more room in the shop.

[Phil S]

I would like to attend but can only be there one day as my wife is disabled and I must be back in Raleigh by 6:00 PM Thanks for the offer

[Flootsie]

Write to Mike if you will and see what works out, please. He is hosting this and it's all good with us.

See how not "bossy" I can be?

[Berta]

Of course I'm in. If ther is something you need me to bring, just name it.

Berta

[Mike Davis]

Phil, How can I say No? When we have all the spots filled we can decide on a date.

Berta, yes you are in. Do you have any boxwood?

We will discuss lunch later, I'll probably make something.

[CaptnA]

Good stuff! Mike you are doing superbly at lining up and hosting these things!
I'm not sure why Alan said not supposed to chatter, CHAT AWAY!! As Mike said that is the purpose of the forums!
Alan we need to get something local set up for you as well.

[Mike Davis]

Oh, forgot to mention this is another "free" workshop. I'm paying travel expense for the instructors.

[Flootsie]

Phil, How can I say No? When we have all the spots filled we can decide on a date.

Berta, yes you are in. Do you have any boxwood?

We will discuss lunch later, I'll probably make something.

"Do you have any boxwood?" is our new way of saying, "Thanks. Just fine, and glad to meet you, too."

We can bring the new lathes & the small ones, so we will come with 4 lathes plus our tools plus some wood. A road show!

What does everyone else turn? Bowls? Pens? What?

[Mike Davis]

I make bowls, plates, tops, mallets, rolling pins, handles and whatever else I need. No writing pens though, too many of my friends do a much better job.

[Berta]

I do have some 2x2x6 or 8" turning blanks I could bring.

Berta

[Phil S]

If this works for you folks I could leave Raleigh by 6:30 - that should put me in Walnut Cove by 8:30 and I could stay until about 4:00. I can bring a bunch of scrap 2 x 2 and 3 x 3 cherry. I am not a complete novice at turning, but could surely use instructions as I am quite certain that I am using the wrong tools and techniques. I have made too many pens to count, a bunch of Christmas ornaments, a few platters and goblets and my favorite is a simple angel - I could bring a sample.

But if this is scheduled to be a two day class I do not want to take the place of someone who could make it both days

Thanks for this generous offer

[Mike Davis]

We still have one place, I asked my son and he said he couldn't say for sure where he will be this summer.

So, until some one starts screaming for the spot it is yours. Similarly someone may be able to come Sunday but not Saturday and could fall in with a little extra help. If we get in that position I'll let you decide whether you want to give it up to someone else. The spot is yours and up to you how to use it.

I was thinking today we could ask for donations to the site, but the cow is out of the barn already.

[Flootsie]

We have the longest drive, I think, so an 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. start sounds good!

Berta--That's the right size, if you want to bring them along. We will bring a bit as well, and are thinking a piece of European boxwood for each person to try. I had about convinced myself these others we are trying are much the same....until I turned real boxwood again this afternoon. We may all become landscaping plant poachers.