LATHE Woodworking for Beginners

[This class is FREE for subscribing members of Annapolis Makerspace]
Would you like to learn how to make a beautiful hand-crafted pen out of exotic wood? Or maybe a beautiful bowl or wine bottle stopper?

The possibilities for what you can make on a lathe are endless! Some example projects can be seen in the photos. Lathe-turned items make wonderful personalized gifts, and many can be made in just a few hours!

For example:
- Custom pens
- Bowls
- Wine bottle stoppers
- Seam Rippers (for un-sewing)
- Wood vases
- Tool handles
...and more!

Topics to be covered will include a basic understanding of the lathe operation, tools, techniques, and safety considerations. Participants will gain insights on what types of projects are possible to make at varying levels of lathe experience.

The complete end-to-end process will be demonstrated during the class - loading the stock, shaping the wood with the tools and even applying a basic finish. Everyone will get hands-on practice operating the lathe, including carving and shaping, and gain skills needed to develop the confidence to embark on their first project.

We'll also share links to our favorite sites from which to get project ideas, wood and resin stock, and hardware kits.

Instructor = Michael Hunt
Minimum age = 18

CLASS FEE (includes all materials):

• FREE for subscribing members of Annapolis Makerspace.
• $40 for non-members

Please RSVP here on Meetup first, then pay via PayPal or Credit Credit card at our payment link here: https://paypal.me/MakeAnnapolis (if you don't have a PayPal account, simply check out as a 'guest')

Attendees will be marked 'paid' once payment is received or membership is verified. One week prior to the event if anyone is not yet paid, they will be marked as 'not going' so that waitlisted people can move into the class.

To become a subscribing member of Annapolis Makerspace, please visit www.makeannapolis.org and click on the 'Join Us' link

If the event is full, please join the wait list as there are often late changes to the RSVPs. If there is still a wait list on the date of the class, the class will be repeated in the near future.

In the event of inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled and participants will have the choice of a class seat on the new date or refund.