36. Bowl Turning for Beginners—Turn A Bowl
37. Bowl Turning—Advanced
38. Wooden Boat Building for Beginners
39. Beachcombing 101
40. Driftwood Furniture
41. Driftwood Furniture 2nd class
36. Bowl Turning for Beginners—Turn A Bowl
Sorry, class full
Gary Kelly (Gibsons, BC)
- 1 Day: Thu. Aug 21, 2008
- Maximum enrollment 10
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Understand the basics of bowl turning and finishing. Learn to select, prepare and attach wood to the lathe. Basic tool needs will be discussed, as well as finishing techniques. You will be able to turn a bowl suited to your particular level of experience. Suitable for novices and experienced alike.
Regular Fee: $78.75 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $70 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $10
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37. Bowl Turning—Advanced
Gary Kelly (Gibsons, BC)
- 2 Days: Fri. & Sat. Aug 22 & 23, 2008
- Maximum enrollment 6
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In two full days of shop time, you will learn about design principles, tool sharpening, material selection, methods of holding work on the lathe and finishing methods, and have a greater understanding of advanced techniques used in bowl turning. You will turn a bowl and then be encouraged to enhance it with colouring or carving, or the addition of other materials.
Regular Fee: $157.50 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $140 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $20
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38. Wooden Boat Building for Beginners
Larry Westlake (Davis Bay, BC)
- 3 Days: Thu. to Sat. Aug 21–23, 2008
- Maximum enrollment 10
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Hands-on! We are going to build a boat from start to finish. This will be a group project and by the end of this workshop, you will be able to build your own simple and efficient plywood rowing skiff at home with basic tools and the skills that you will have learned.
Working together, one boat will be completed from start to finish. The Jiffy Skiff is a seaworthy and attractive plywood rowboat designed for beginners. Anyone with basic woodworking can build this boat. Most of the construction is done with hand tools. This workshop will give you the experience either to build your own boat later, or to be remembered as a once-in-a lifetime accomplishment. All materials are provided, but the skiff will be open for sale, at cost.
Regular Fee: $262.50 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $210 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $0
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39. Beachcombing 101
Will Cummer (Gibsons, BC)
- 1/2 Day: Wed. Aug 20, 2008
- Maximum enrollment 25
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The class will take a walk on Bonniebrook beach and discuss the natural history of the area, the source of all the wood found there and what can and can't be taken. You will examine different species of wood and discuss how to use them for making rustic furniture. You should come appropriately dressed for a walk on a rough, stony beach.
Regular Fee: $42 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $35 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $0
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40. Driftwood Furniture
Sorry, class full: see #41
Will Cummer (Gibsons, BC)
- 1 Day: Thu. Aug 21, 2008
- Maximum enrollment 10
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You will learn to choose wood for projects as well as the joinery techniques for making chairs, tables, arbours, etc. Discover interesting new tools and never look at driftwood the same way again. Learn the basics of design, engineering, joinery, and finishing. This is a demonstration style class and you will learn whilst helping to make one piece of driftwood furniture. The class will be held at the artist's studio. Please check in at the registration desk before proceeding to the artist's studio, which is close to the school.
Regular Fee: $78.75 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $70 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $3
41. Driftwood Furniture*
Will Cummer (Gibsons, BC)
- 1 Day: Fri. Aug 22, 2008
- Maximum enrollment 10
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* This 2nd class is now available on Fri. Aug 22 as the 1st has filled up. See images and description for #40.
Regular Fee: $78.75 (Incl. GST) • Early Bird Fee: $70 (Incl. GST) • Materials Fee: $3
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