{"product_id":"turn-a-walnut-bud-vase-beginner-intermediate-woodturning-class","title":"Turn a Walnut Bud Vase - Beginner Woodturning Class","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTurn a Walnut Bud Vase - Beginner Woodturning Class\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA one-day beginner-level group class at Main Street Studio, Charlton NY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpend a full day at the lathe learning the craft of woodturning from the ground up — and leave with a finished, hand-turned bud vase of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis class is built for beginners, but if you have some experience, you'll still get a lot out of the class as we share tips and techniques to take your turning to the next level. You'll get hands-on time at your own lathe while working alongside three other students, with plenty of individual guidance from instructor Jason Nemec throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we'll cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe anatomy of the wood lathe, and how it works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLathe hazards, and the safety practices that protect you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe essential spindle-turning cuts — peeling, slicing, and scraping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLathe tools: using the roughing gouge, spindle gouge, and parting tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork-holding: how your piece is safely mounted and supported on the lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaping your piece into a finished bud vase form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrilling the vase's flower-tube cavity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanding and a food-safe, all-natural tung oil finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTime permitting: an overview of surface decoration options — including wire-burned accent line and woodburning (pyrography) demonstrations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll take home:\u003c\/strong\u003e a finished black walnut bud vase, made entirely by your own hand from local hardwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e beginners — no prior woodworking or woodturning experience needed, and folks with some turning experience who wish to take their practice further. Ages 16+; students under 18 must have a parent or guardian present for the full class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass size:\u003c\/strong\u003e limited to 4 students, so everyone gets real time and attention at the lathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e use of a lathe and tools, project wood, glass flower tube, safety equipment, finishing supplies, lunch (a simple sandwich platter from a local spot. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:jason@mainstreetcharlton.com\"\u003ejason@mainstreetcharlton.com\u003c\/a\u003e with any dietary requirements), and light refreshments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e One day, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, at Main Street Studio, 786 Charlton Road, Charlton, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $195 per person, materials fee and lunch included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbout your instructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJason Nemec has been turning wood for almost 20 years and teaches woodworking at Main Street Studio, his converted-firehouse gallery and teaching space in Charlton, NY. His turned work — much of it finished with detailed carved and colored surfaces — has been shown, and sits in private collections across the US and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jason Nemec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48983268229259,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7309\/6331\/files\/Cover_8b1dfcac-8b89-4652-bc84-5ca9cdb02e54.png?v=1787607986","url":"https:\/\/mainstreetcharlton.com\/products\/turn-a-walnut-bud-vase-beginner-intermediate-woodturning-class","provider":"Main Street Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}