Woodcraft of Dallas

Basic Turning

Part 1: Monday, January 5, 2026, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Howard Hale will teach this dynamic and fundamental, "3-session", class for all beginning turners. Session #1: Spindle Turning. This class is geared to help you get started on the lathe. Tool selection, handling, safety and machine basics will be covered. You will learn how to make cuts to produce beads, coves and other basic spindle shapes. Session #2: Bowl Turning/Face Grain. Perfect your basic skills by learning to turn a wooden bowl. Face plate turning, tool selection, techniques, sanding and finishing will be covered. Session #3: Bowl Turning/End- Grain. Learn to turn another style of bowl by it's end-grain. End-grain bowls are very different than face-grain bowls and will allow you to expand your turning skills. Howard is a great teacher and will provide each student with hands-on skills that will last a lifetime. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Turn A Pepper Mill

Part 1: Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Friday, January 9, 2026, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Doug has another great class for all our Turners. Spend the day with us and take home a wonderful 10" - 12" tall Pepper Mill. Paul will provide hands-on instruction as each student turns, applies the food safe finish and installs a metal style grinder unit. This will be a very popular class so sign up A.S.A.P. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.

Basic Pen Turning Class

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

HANDS-ON. 14 Years and older, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We have a new Pen Instructor! Join Chuck Silber as he brings the world of pen turning to life. Pen turning on the lathe is a great hobby that can also make extra money. Chuck has a great hands-on approach to teaching and will show students all the steps of how to set up your lathe with the right mandrel and bushings for easy pen turning with great results. You will leave the class with a top notch looking pen and the skills needed to make many more. No refunds for cancellations/reschedules within 7 days of class date.