North House is pleased to welcome Michael Hosaluk back to campus to further explore the intersections of traditional methods and contemporary ideas on the lathe. Using green birch, this session will investigate utensils, ladles and drinking vessels and how these forms can be interpreted for everyday use and as art objects. The course will feature instruction in subtraction techniques, wood bending, carving and the use of color for decorative ideas. Under Michael’s practiced eye, students will explore surface design, looking for a personal direction of design and content. As always, attention will be paid to clean cutting techniques using cutting tools, hook tools and hollowing tools. Several other turning and green wood working courses will be on campus simultaneously, which promises informal evening sessions, fostering creative collaboration and conversation. Students will be invited to participate in an Open Shop day on Sunday, October 30 for no additional tuition; details in summer of 2016.

You will need the following tools for this class:

2 - 1/2" Bowl Gouges

1" Scraper

3/8" Spindle Gouge

1/2" Detail Gouge

Parting Tool

Hook or End Grain Tool

Assortment of Carving Gouges.

If you don't have all of theses tools, Michael will have some for sale.

Feel free to bring your favorite tools and whatever materials you might feel appropriate for this course.