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Woodturning

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Currently Scheduled Woodturning Courses

Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.

You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.

A Taste of Japanese Wood Turning

North House is thrilled to welcome Featured Instructor Eiko Tanaka, a Japanese woodturner and…
Thu, Sep 24th, 2026
9am-12pm
Instructor: Eiko Tanaka

Color and Texture in Woodturning

A bowl can be many things: elegantly minimal, astonishingly embellished, and everything in between.…
Mon, Jun 7th, 2027 - Wed, Jun 9th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

End Grain Turning: Cups & Bowls on the Lathe

In the recent past, drinking and eating from wooden cups and bowls was quite commonplace in places…

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Tue, Oct 27th, 2026 - Thu, Oct 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jarrod Dahl

Japanese Wood Turning

North House Folk School is honored to welcome Japanese woodturner and artist Eiko Tanaka. In this…
Thu, Sep 17th, 2026 - Sat, Sep 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Eiko Tanaka

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Mon, Sep 21st, 2026 - Wed, Sep 23rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Eiko Tanaka

Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl

The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…

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Fri, Oct 30th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cooper Ternes
Sat, May 29th, 2027 - Mon, May 31st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Marybeth Garmoe, Nate White

Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl—Women & Non-Binary Session

The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…
Thu, Jun 3rd, 2027 - Sat, Jun 5th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marybeth Garmoe

Learning to Master the Skew Chisel

Advance your skills with one of wood turning’s most misunderstood tools, the skew chisel.…

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Tue, Nov 3rd, 2026 - Thu, Nov 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Matt Monaco

Old World Ale Bowls: Pole and Power Lathe Turning

Learn to turn on both power and pole lathes and explore the historical continuum of bowl turning in…

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Thu, Nov 12th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 15th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Roger Abrahamson

Pole Lathe Turning

Woodturning on a pole lathe is a challenging and empowering experience which relies on your own…
Thu, Oct 22nd, 2026 - Sat, Oct 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Derek Brabender

Refine Your Bowl Design Through Production Methodology

The difference between a sweet bowl and a mediocre bowl is often nuanced and subtle. In this class,…
Fri, May 21st, 2027 - Sun, May 23rd, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jarrod Dahl

Spindle Turning: An Introduction to the Lathe

Step into North House’s iconic Red Building for an introductory class focused on the basics of…
Tue, May 25th, 2027 - Thu, May 27th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cooper Ternes

The Baker & the Candlestick Maker: Hand Pies & Woodturning

A well-loved rolling pin is a key ingredient in any baker’s kitchen. This unique craft combo…
Fri, Feb 26th, 2027 - Sun, Feb 28th, 2027
9am-5pm each day

Turning Fine Detail Platters

Learn to express the excitement and joy of creating, shaping, and finishing beautifully elegant…

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Fri, Nov 6th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Matt Monaco

Turning Outside the Box

Boxes don’t have to be boring! Explore boxes beyond basic forms and discover the creative and…
Thu, Jun 10th, 2027 - Sat, Jun 12th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Elizabeth Weber

Woodturning Skill Builder

This course is designed for students who want to build a solid base of skills on the lathe in order…
Tue, Mar 2nd, 2027 - Thu, Mar 4th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jim Sannerud