Plate Turning 101
About this Event
Multisession Duration: 5 hrs completed over 2 days. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in the multisession. Scroll down to reference the Agenda page to indicate which ticket to purchase for that session!
Class Description
This class is intended for those with limited experience on a wood lathe and want to learn how to turn a plate. This class covers face turning, which has important differences to spindle turning. Students will learn how to bring larger pieces to round and the basics of hollowing vessels(of which plates are one type).
The materials fee for this class is $25. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo.
*This class includes Tool Testing on the following tools:
Wood Lathe
Learning Objectives
- Learn to mount a wood "blank" to the lathe
- Learn to trun the outside
- Learn to holow the inside
- Learn to finish inside and outside
Instructor - SALVATORE MANCINI
Salvatore Mancini is a custom fabricator producing custom furniture and interior designs. He works primarily in wood using traditional techniques as well as digital fabrication. He got his start creating sets for theater productions and was inspired to pursue woodworking after restoring a wooden view camera.
Target Audience
Wood Lathe beginners or folks curious about Artisans Asylum's Wood Shop. Students must be 18 years or older.
Your Ticket Includes
- Hard wood turning blanks
- Finishing materials (oil and wax)
- Sanding materials
- Access to A2's Wood Shop and tools for the duration of the session.
Class Policies
Attire: Attendants should wear close-toed slip-resistant shoes (steel-toe work boots are ideal), long pants, and no loose-fitting clothing that could possibly get caught in machinery. Make sure to wear only natural fibers (i.e., cotton, wool, linen, etc) and bring reading glasses if needed for detailed work.
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
October 17th Session
🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
October 17th
🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
October 18th
January 9th Session
🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
January 9th
🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
January 10th
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 248.69
