Bill Wallace Turning Class

[NCTurner]

Anyone interested in signing up for the next turning class with me?
Some links to Bill's sites:

http://www.villageofyesteryear.org/BillandJanetWallace.html

http://www.larkspurparty.com/BillWallace.html

He was also present at the State Fair. I have the info if anyone is interested. The class is $150.00 for 2 days, located in Wake Forest.

 

[Tar Heel]

He is very good. I have taken 3 of his classes and have learned a lot each time.

 

[Rob]

I took a one day class at Klingspor taught by him, was a great class.

 

[ScottM]

Alan Leland offers classes in his Durham studio. He is also excellant.

http://www.alanleland.com/

 

[MikeL]

I highly recommend Bill. I took my first turning class with him at the NC State Crafts Center. I have also been out to his farm for a workshop. It too was a great experience. Bill is a very down to earth person, but he is also a true professional. Two thumbs up! :icon_thum:icon_thum

I have yet to take one of Alan's workshops, but he demonstrates at the woodturning guild meetings. His work is top notch.

 

[Douglas Robinson]

Gary:

Do you have days and times? What is the focus of these classes? I might be interested.

Doug

 

[SteveColes]

Gary:

Do you have dayes and times? What is the focus of these classes? I might be interested.

Doug

me two

 

[lottathought]

Me 3

 

[Shavingsinmypockets]

Gary-
I took a bowl turning class from him at Klingspor's woodworking shop and it was great. Before the class I had no idea how to use a bowl gouge nor did I own one. It was also the first time I had used a chuck. Since then I have gotten two bowl gouges and a talon chuck, and I have been doing a lot of bowl turning. It was a great class and I recommend you sign up for the next one at Kilngspor's.

 

[cyclopentadiene]

Highly recommend.

Bill and his brother Jim also teach woodturning at Alamance Community College. Classes are very inexpensive, 8 weeks, 3 hours each $65 and Free if you are over 65.

Many of the classmates are very experienced as well so there are many opportunities to learn different techniques. The student works on any project they choose and Bill, Jim and classmates assist at the level desired or needed by the student.

 

[Tar Heel]

Do you have to be a resident of Alamance Co. to qualify for "free over 65". There's got to be some advantage to getting older. :dontknow:

 

[Tar Heel]

His next class at Alamance starts March 4/April 22 - 3PM-6PM and another one on those same dates that is held from 7PM-10PM. He had a class that started yesterday running thru the end of Feb. I may sign up for the class that begins in March. Anyone interested in carpooling?

 

[NCTurner]

2009 WORKSHOPS​

With Bill Wallace​

Sat. Mar.14, Sun. Mar.15 Sat. Apr.25, Sun. Apr.26

10am-6pm 1pm-5pm 10am-6pm 1pm-5pm
REGISTRATION FORM

The project you hope to work on must be discussed with Bill prior to registration. Materials are your responsibility (assistance gladly given).

 

[ScottM]

Hmmm..... Very Tempting. Gary are you trying to lead us down a one way road?

 

[NCTurner]

Scott: Not a oneway road, but definitely one w/o street lights.:rotflm:


Class is limited to 5 and Bill's says he can take 5 of us in the April class, or schedule in May or June.

I think I am going to sign up for the April class myself, it would be great if 4 other NCWW could join in.

 

[NCTurner]

ACC Schedule and address:

Woodturning
Learn the basics of woodturning using a lathe and various hand tools as you create decorative and functional items. Jim and Bill Wallace, instructors
ID#
Dates
Days
Time
Location
Hours
Fee
7873
3/4- 4/22
W
3-6 p.m.
Broad St. Ctr.
24
$65
7875
3/4- 4/22
W
7-10 p.m.
Broad St. Ctr.
24
$65
7968
4/29-6/17
W
3-6 p.m.
Broad St. Ctr.
24
$65
7969
4/29-6/17
W
7-10 p.m.
Broad St. Ctr.
24
$65


Map

 

[cyclopentadiene]

Jim Duxberry is offering a Kaleidescope class beginning on Jan 24 at the same location. The classes are saturday mornings at 9 am until noon. Jim is an excellent turner, sells his Kaleidescope plans through many woodworking suppliers and also sells a respirator he designed.
I am enrolled and I believe there are only two others. I believe they need more in order to justify the class of anyone is interested.

Jim exhibits at many of the NC shows so many of you may be aware of his work. I think there may be some photos of his Kaleidescopes on the web.

 

[cyclopentadiene]

Here is a photo.

 

[NC_Horn]

Just started the ACC class last week. Think I am going to enjoy it.

Duane