Bowl Turning

This class is intended for those with experience on a wood lathe and want to learn how to turn a bowl. 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 bowls are one type).

• Mount a blank to the lathe
• Bring the blank to a round shape and shape the outside of the bowl
• Hollow out the interior
• How to put a finish on the bowl

Students must be able to stand at the lathe for roughly 3 hours. Students should bring their own hearing protective equipment. Students who are 16 years or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

• Hardwood Bowl Blanks
• Access to A2's woodshop and tools for the durration of the session.

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.