Hey all! I hope you'll enjoy some photos from our first session of Intermediate Engine Turning. We had another great group who brought some interesting concepts and ideas - such as using multiple centers and divergent patterns! Students used the elliptical chuck on both the straightline and rose engine, a pen chuck, the jig borer, and the [...]
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Photos from Beginners Engine Turning
It was a great group - a woodturner, a watchmaker, a watch collector, & a metals conservator. I love seeing the new patterns people come up with using traditional ideas. It always yields interesting results when people approach the practice from different backgrounds ! I've only got one space left in each of the three remaining [...]
Workshop Feature
If you haven't signed up yet for an upcoming engine turning class and are considering it, the time is now! I'm getting ready to order materials to accommodate special projects. I have one spot open in the beginners class and just a couple of spots in the advanced sessions. Get in touch if you have any questions! [...]
Horology is Hot
Really... I know that sounds kind of like a buzzword... but horology is hot! People are engaged with horology, cultural heritage and preservation right now! And it's awesome! I am so excited that friends and colleagues are getting so much attention. My favorite object in the world (!!) is headed to London to be featured in [...]
Newsletter & Classes!
Let me start by saying, very best wishes for the New Year! To start the year off, I've put together a newsletter containing shop updates. It's basically a summary of happenings and the latest offerings at the workshop. It will cover upcoming classes, new making whimsies, featured conservation projects, riddles, and more. If you'd like to check [...]