Woodcraft of Austin

Turned Christmas Ornament

Thursday, October 9, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Are you ready to embark on a magical journey into the world of woodworking and create a stunning Christmas ornament that will dazzle your holiday decor? Join our Beginner's Ornament Turning class, where you'll transform a simple wooden blank into a festive masterpiece using a spindle gouge, and the artistry of your own imagination. You'll have the opportunity to handpick your wood blank, ensuring your ornament is unique and tailor-made to your vision. Choose from a variety of enchanting wood species, each with its own distinct grain pattern and character. Learn the art of shaping and detailing with a spindle gouge, a versatile chisel that allows you to carve intricate patterns, curves, and profiles. Precision is key in ornament turning. We'll introduce you to the caliper, a measuring tool that will help you achieve uniform dimensions and symmetrical designs. This workshop is all about personal expression. You'll have the creative freedom to choose your ornament's shape. Elevate your ornament to the next level by joining Gus in this Festive Holiday classic!

Basic Lathe Skills - Instructional Class

Friday, October 10, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Few tools are as essential to woodworking as the lathe. It is an indispensable tool for turning furniture parts, platters, bowls, and other one-of-a-kind pieces. David Dick, a well versed workshop turning expert will introduce you to the lathe and the fundamental techniques that can be accomplished with it. He then allows you to turn a bowl of your own to practice your newly acquired skills. What better way to get proficient on the lathe than to start "turning" your own bowls. Come join David and learn the basics!

Make A Wood & Epoxy Resin Cutting Board

Part 1: Monday, October 13, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, October 16, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Want to learn to use epoxy resin? This is the class for you! Join Gus as he takes you through the process of creating this unique cutting board using the Liquid Glass Deep Pour epoxy made by Super Clear Epoxy Resin Systems.