There’s nothing to fear about turning green wood—over two days, Featured Instructor Michael Hosaluk will help you immerse in the creative joy of working with green wood on the power lathe. This course integrates the tradition of green-wood turning with the artistic necessities of material selection, turning technique development, imagination & creativity, and project management/completion. Students will begin turning everyday kitchen items, including spatulas, knives, ladles and spoons, using bending techniques to make the objects more aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic. Students will focus on the peculiarities and possibilities of working with green wood, working side and end grains, sculpting wood, managing the drying process and movement, using gouges, scrapers and hook tools. Students will experiment with adding and subtracting wood to create feet, handles, and legs. Gain “fresh” perspective on turning, creativity and technique. Students who register for this course receive a 50% discount on registration for the Fresh Cut Symposium.