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Lathe 101: Intro to Turning

  • Beginner
  • 15 and older
  • $445
  • 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 9 hours over 3 sessions

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  • $445
  • Makeville Studio @ 125 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
  • 9 hours over 3 sessions
  • Price includes $50 materials/equipment fee
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this woodworking class:

This three-session class is a hands-on introduction to the art of turning wood on the lathe, covering lathe setup, operation and safety, carving techniques, and tool sharpening. 

This class provides a solid foundation for those interested in a range of turning projects, such as furniture parts, tool handles, and many more. 

All materials and safety equipment provided.

Completion of this class allows you to rent open studio time to use the lathe to work independently on your own turning projects.

Please Note:

  • Wear shop-appropriate clothing--comfortable shoes and no loose or hanging items.
  • Bring a pencil and paper to take notes (optional)

Refund Policy

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, register for an alternate course or receive tuition credit.

To withdraw from a class, please notify us in writing at [email protected].
  • If you withdraw more than ten days before a class begins, we will refund 100% of tuition paid minus a 5% processing fee. Alternatively you can receive 100% refund in Makeville store credit which can be applied to a future class.
  • If you withdraw less than ten days before your class begins, we cannot offer any option for refund.
We are unable to refund tuition for classes students miss due to their own circumstances.

Reviews of Classes at Makeville Studio (110)

(4.7-star rating across 110 reviews)
  • Lathe 101: Intro to Turning

    Anonymous review on 12/27/2016
    Alan is awesome -- totally knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Great teacher, great course!
  • Lathe 101: Intro to Turning

    Reviewed by Max G. on 6/16/2015
    Alan went above and beyond. His clear passion for the subject matter made it a delight to learn from him and converse with him about wood turning. I would suggest this class to anyone with an interest!
  • Lathe 101: Intro to Turning

    Reviewed by lauren W. on 5/18/2015
    Had an awesome time and learned a lot about the properties of different wood and turning techniques. I also loved that I got to decide my own project as opposed to everyone in class making the same thing.
  • Lathe 101: Intro to Turning

    Anonymous review on 2/25/2015
    Very informative and knowledgeable instructor.
  • Lathe 101: Intro to Turning

    Reviewed by Henri D. on 4/27/2018
  • Lathe 101: Intro to Turning

    Anonymous review on 12/15/2016
  • Lathe 101: Intro to Turning

    Reviewed by Alexander M. on 11/17/2016
  • Lathe 101: Intro to Turning

    Reviewed by Luis C. on 10/14/2015
  • Lathe 101: Intro to Turning

    Reviewed by Raoul M. on 10/14/2015
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who have taken Lathe 101: Intro to Turning at Lathe Studios have had overwhelmingly positive experiences with the course. The instructor, Alan, is praised for his extensive knowledge and helpfulness, making the learning process enjoyable. Students appreciate his passion for woodturning, which adds to the overall learning experience. The course covers various topics, including the properties of different wood and turning techniques. One aspect that students particularly appreciate is the opportunity to choose their own projects, allowing for individual creativity and personalization. Overall, the class is described as informative and the instructor is knowledgeable. Direct Quotes: - "Alan went above and beyond. His clear passion for the subject matter made it a delight to learn from him and converse with him about woodturning. I would suggest this class to anyone with an interest!" - "Had an awesome time and learned a lot about the properties of different wood and turning techniques." - "I also loved that I got to decide my own project as opposed to everyone in class making the same thing."

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