Woodturning
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Currently Scheduled Courses
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
Instructors:
Eiko Tanaka
North House is thrilled to welcome Featured Instructor Eiko Tanaka, a Japanese woodturner and…
Thu, Sep 24th, 2026
9am-12pm
9am-12pm
Instructor:
Eiko Tanaka
Color and Texture in Woodturning
Instructors:
Elizabeth Weber
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elizabeth Weber
End Grain Turning: Cups & Bowls on the Lathe
Instructors:
Jarrod Dahl
In the recent past, drinking and eating from wooden cups and bowls was quite commonplace in places…
Japanese Wood Turning
Instructors:
Eiko Tanaka
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
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…
Sat, May 29th, 2027 - Mon, May 31st, 2027
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl—Women & Non-Binary Session
Instructors:
Marybeth Garmoe
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Learning to Master the Skew Chisel
Instructors:
Matt Monaco
Advance your skills with one of wood turning’s most misunderstood tools, the skew chisel.…
Old World Ale Bowls: Pole and Power Lathe Turning
Instructors:
Roger Abrahamson
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, 20269am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Roger Abrahamson
Pole Lathe Turning
Instructors:
Derek Brabender
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Derek Brabender
Refine Your Bowl Design Through Production Methodology
Instructors:
Jarrod Dahl
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jarrod Dahl
Spindle Turning: An Introduction to the Lathe
Instructors:
Cooper Ternes
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
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
9am-5pm each day
Turning Fine Detail Platters
Instructors:
Matt Monaco
Learn to express the excitement and joy of creating, shaping, and finishing beautifully elegant…
Turning Outside the Box
Instructors:
Elizabeth Weber
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elizabeth Weber
Woodturning Skill Builder
Instructors:
Jim Sannerud
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jim Sannerud