Fresh Cut Wood Turning Symposium aspires to bring fresh energy and ideas to conversations and techniques in the green wood turning world, inviting the work of traditional and contemporary turners to inform and intrigue each other. Rooted in the foot-powered lathe and centuries of tradition, green wood turning stretches into modern explorations of form and function and excites turners of all skill levels and interests. To stir the pot, North House is excited to welcome three internationally recognized craftsmen to teach, demonstrate and speak and enhance the conversation around form, technique, creativity, tradition: Robin Wood, Michael Hosaluk and Michael Cullen. Additionally, we will be joined by Tim Heil, Ginny Sims, & Jess Hirsch, and North House instructors Roger Abrahamson, John Beltman, Lou Pignolet, Jim Sannerud and Jarrod Stonedahl. Located on Minnesota’s North Shore in the arts village of Grand Marais, North House Folk School will offer an intimate and engaging setting for turners of all types to connect, learn and foster community. The symposium will kick off on Friday night with a roundtable discussion featuring Robin Wood, Michael Hosaluk and Michael Cullen. Saturday & Sunday will feature workshops, demonstrations and speakers, with a signature North House wood-fired pizza bake in the evening. Registration for the conference includes participation all evening events, dozens of demonstrations and speakers, and dinner on Saturday evening. Half-day workshops are available on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional $25 plus materials. For those looking to truly immerse in greenwood turning & woodworking, multi-day coursework options are available both before and after the symposium. Participation in any 2+ day course includes a 50% discount on admission to the symposium. Note, symposium registration is limited to 100 participants.