Creative Woodworking

About the Course

The 2024 woodturning workshop may include both Novice and Intermediate level turners. We have designed the course to allow skill building for all participants. We will review tool sharpening, tool presentation to the wood, options for mounting wood in the lathe and have designed projects for all skill levels. Projects will be designed to be both fun and challenging for all skill levels.

COST: $595 +GST per course plus materials fees and optional meal plan

Outcomes

Novice Turners Learning Outcomes:
- Become familiar with a wood lathe
- Learn to sharpen your tools
- Build confidence with fun projects and experienced support
- Feel confident in returning to your home studio to make more new and interesting projects.

Intermediate Turners Learning Outcomes:
- Review tool sharpening techniques and address challenges.
- Complete projects in green wood to show wood movement characteristics
- Complete a number of projects that will expand your skills and provide a canvas for future artistic possibilities.

Your Instructor:
Dale Lowe

Dale Lowe is a woodturning artist based in Regina, whose artistic creations are strongly influenced by his Saskatchewan roots. Having grown up in a prairie farm environment, his work reflects the colours, textures, and architecture of the rural and urban spaces in which he has lived. Dale is a professional member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council and his work has been accepted in juried exhibitions in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Dale truly enjoys the creative process and challenges himself to create unique pieces that can be appreciated as art. He believes that wood art inspires the observer to engage in an intimate experience by touching the pieces and appreciating the finely crafted work.

His work is part of private collections across Canada, Mexico, and Dubai and has also been gifted by the Government of Canada to Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain.

Course Requirements

Prerequisites

Novice turners: It would be helpful if participants have some basic knowledge in the use of a wood lathe and woodturning tools.
Intermediate turners: Intermediate students should be very familiar with their lathe and their tools. This course will be an opportunity to expand your skills with an eye to moving your projects to a higher level.

What You Need to Bring

NOVICE (if you're bringing your own)

2”x2”x7-8” long, ( 5 pieces, maple or birch)
1” thick x 3” wide x 12-14” long ( 1 or 2 pieces )
1”x1”x3” long. ( 6-7 pieces- various woods and colors )
8”x8”x3” thick block, ( maple or birch or cherry )
3”x3”x10” long. ( 2 pieces, maple or birch )

INTERMEDIATE (if you're bringing your own)

2”x2”x7-8” long. ( 5 pieces, maple or birch )
8”x8”x3” thick block,( maple or birch or cherry )
4”x4”x7-8” long, ( dry maple or birch )
1”x1”x 10 “ long, ( wet ash )

What You Need to Bring

Full set of extra turning tools
Sharpening system including grinder and jigs
Chainsaw
Various pieces of wet wood.
Extra wood can be purchased if participants let us know that they are having trouble sourcing materials. Extra costs will be charged to the participants based on their needs.