Wood turning classes in the CaryApex area?

[sasjzl]

Hi,
I am brand new to the forum and hoping to get started on wood turning with a shopsmith I just restored. Does anyone know of a place in the Cary/Apex area to take classes? I have heard that there is a reopened Woodcraft(sp?) store on hwy 70 in Raleigh and thought that might be the most likely suspect.

Also of course any turners in the Cary area I would love to see what you are doing and how.

Thanks very much,
Jim Lee

 

[Shayne]

I'm in a similar boat and have been looking forward to Woodcraft reopening to take a class there. They have not posted any classes yet though. Another option is Kilingspor on Capital Blvd in Raleigh. They have an intro turning class and a bowl turning class in Janurary, see their class schedule here: http://www.woodworkingshop.com/weba...rView?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051


Good luck, maybe I will see you in a class.
Shayne

 

[DaveO]

Welcome Jim, I am glad that you could join us. Both Woodcraft and Klingspor are great places for turning classes. Although it might be a little while before the Woodcraft can start offering their classes as they just re-opened. There are also the Triangle Woodturners Assoc. and the NC Woodturners Assoc. that probably offer instructions. I can't seem to find any valid links to their webpages this morning.
And then there are members here. I am sure that someone in your area would be happy to show or give you a spin on their lathe to see the chips fly.
What type of turning are you interested in learning about??
Dave

 

[gator]

Here is the link for the Raleigh area Woodturners Assoc.

http://www.woodturnersguild.com/mambo/

George