Woodturning

To every season turn, turn, turn! This course is for people who have an interest in learning how to turn. The emphasis will be on learning how to use the lathe and tools safely and correctly. In this class you will learn the basics of creating spindle-based objects. Then you will use your new-found skills to create a candlestick and a wooden pen. Friends and family will be truly impressed! You’ll need to take this class before moving on to the more advanced turning classes.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, May 6, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: John Kingsley

Member Tuition: $60.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00

Material Fee: $15.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: For your safety: no loose-fitting clothes, hair tied back, comfortable shoes and no jewelry. If sensitive to wood dust registration for turning classes is not recommended.

Come create a simple turned bowl that still looks and feels rustic due to its live edge. This course is targeted to those who have an interest in learning how to turn. The emphasis will be on learning how to use a lathe and tools safely and correctly. In this class, you will learn the basics of creating spindle-based objects and then work at turning your bowl. Leave the class with a lovely treasure that captures the “wild” feel of the Adirondacks!

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 26, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: John Kingsley

Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00

Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: For your safety: no loose-fitting clothes, hair tied back, comfortable shoes and no jewelry. If sensitive to wood dust registration for turning classes is not recommended. The introductory class or some knowledge of wood turning is a prerequisite for this class.

Come create a simple turned bowl that still looks and feels rustic due to its live edge. This course is targeted to those who have an interest in learning how to turn. The emphasis will be on learning how to use a lathe and tools safely and correctly. In this class, you will learn the basics of creating spindle-based objects and then work at turning your bowl. Leave the class with a lovely treasure that captures the “wild” feel of the Adirondacks!

Dates/Times

• Sunday, March 19, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: John Kingsley

Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00

Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: For your safety: no loose-fitting clothes, hair tied back, comfortable shoes and no jewelry. If sensitive to wood dust registration for turning classes is not recommended. The introductory class or some knowledge of wood turning is a prerequisite for this class.

In this class, students will learn to turn a cylindrical box and then turn a lid for the box, all from the same piece of wood. Students will learn tricks to making a good lid and will leave the class with a nice box for all sorts of collections!

Dates/Times

• Sunday, October 29, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: John Kingsley

Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00

Material Fee: $15.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: For your safety: no loose-fitting clothes, hair tied back, comfortable shoes and no jewelry. If sensitive to wood dust registration for turning classes is not recommended.

In this class, students will learn to turn a cylindrical box and then turn a lid for the box, all from the same piece of wood. Students will learn tricks to making a good lid and will leave the class with a nice box for all sorts of collections!

Dates/Times

• Saturday, September 9, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: John Kingsley

Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00

Material Fee: $15.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: For your safety: no loose-fitting clothes, hair tied back, comfortable shoes and no jewelry. If sensitive to wood dust registration for turning classes is not recommended.

‘Tis the season to start thinking about holiday ornaments! Come create your own whimsical free-form ornaments. We will also work with color and decoration. You’ll be amazed by your own creations – and how lovely they’ll look hung in your home. A wonderful class for beginning turners.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, December 10, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: John Kingsley

Member Tuition: $60.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00

Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: For your safety: no loose-fitting clothes, hair tied back, comfortable shoes and no jewelry. If sensitive to wood dust registration for turning classes is not recommended.

‘Tis the season to start thinking about holiday ornaments! Come create your own whimsical free-form ornaments. We will also work with color and decoration. You’ll be amazed by your own creations – and how lovely they’ll look hung in your home. A wonderful class for beginning turners.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, November 12, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: John Kingsley

Member Tuition: $60.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00

Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: For your safety: no loose-fitting clothes, hair tied back, comfortable shoes and no jewelry. If sensitive to wood dust registration for turning classes is not recommended.