During wood shows, where i was doing wood turning demonstrations I started being sollicitated for private lessons.
In 2002 I decided to give classes with a different aproche. Instead having the students in my shop,I am giving the class in the student's shop. That way, I can evaluate everyone's need and environment and make few adjustments if neeeded in the set-up, to help the learning process. At the same time am adapting my teaching to every student specific needs.
I also give conseling session for the ones who are looking to start doing woodturning.ex: analysing your needs, choosing a lathe, additional equipment wichones....
If you are interested please call me at home 514-324-4443 or send me an E-mail to inquire for charges and make reservations.
The program I offer consists of 5 to 6 period of 3 hours each,depending on the students knowledge. It is also possible to do 3 periods of 6 hours each. Demonstrations are also available for beginers group.
CONTENTS
1- Wood lathe inspection.
1a- Correction and or modification if require.
2- List ofequipement need to make differents projects.
3- Sharpening gouges, skews, and scrapers.
4- How to make and use sharpenings jigs.
5- Wood preparation for in between centers turning.
6- How to turn beads and coves.
a) One of a kind.
b) Several of the same shape.
7- Wood preparation for faceplate turning.
8- Technique: with faceplate, or with 4jaws chuck, or with screw chuck.
9- How to turn box and lid.
10- Greenwood turning.
11- Deap holloing.
12- The finishing touches, dif. sanding, dif. polish.
13- How to make your own cuttings tools.
14- Other subject on request.