Workshops 2009: Woodworking

33. Jiffy Skiff Wooden Boat Building

Larry Westlake (Sechelt, BC)

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Hands-on! Working together, 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.

The Jiffy Skiff is a seaworthy and attractive plywood rowboat designed for beginners. Anyone with basic woodworking skills 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 offered for sale at cost. Basic woodworking skills required.

Regular Fee: $320 • Early Bird Fee: $280 • Materials Fee: $0
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34. Bowl Turning for Beginners

CLASS FULL — SECOND CLASS IS AVAILABLE: SEE #38

Gary Kelly (Gibsons, BC)

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Come spend an enjoyable day learning the revolving art! You will learn the basics of bowl turning and finishing, how to select, prepare and attach wood to the lathe. Basic tool needs will be discussed. You will be able to turn a bowl suited to your particular level of experience. This is a workshop for novices and experienced alike.

A second class is available on Wed. Aug 19 as this class is oversubscribed.

Regular Fee: $80 • Early Bird Fee: $70 • Materials Fee: $15

35. Bowl Turning—Advanced

CLASS FULL

Gary Kelly (Gibsons, BC)

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This workshop will give you a greater understanding of advanced techniques used in bowl turning. In two full days of shop time, you will learn design principles, tool sharpening, material selection, methods of holding work on the lathe and finishing methods. You will turn a bowl and then be encouraged to enhance it with colouring or carving or the addition of other materials. Completion of the beginners class is recommended.

Regular Fee: $160 • Early Bird Fee: $140 • Materials Fee: $25

36. Beachcombing 101

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Will Cummer (Gibsons, BC)

This class will take place on Bonniebrook Beach and we will discuss the natural history of this area, the source of all the wood found there and what can and cannot be taken. You will examine the different species of wood and learn how to use them for making rustic furniture. You should come appropriately dressed for a walk on a rough, stony beach.

Regular Fee: $40 • Early Bird Fee: $35 • Materials Fee: $0
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37. Making Driftwood Furniture

Will Cummer (Gibsons, BC)

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You will learn to choose wood for projects as well as the joinery techniques for making chairs, tables, arbours and more. 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 while helping to make one piece of driftwood furniture. The class will be held in the artist's studio which is close to the school. Completion of Beachcombing 101 would be helpful but not necessary.

A second class will be available on Fri. Aug 21 if this class is oversubscribed. Check our website for details.

Regular Fee: $80 • Early Bird Fee: $70 • Materials Fee: $3
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38. Bowl Turning for Beginners (2nd class)

Gary Kelly (Gibsons, BC)

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Come spend an enjoyable day learning the revolving art! You will learn the basics of bowl turning and finishing, how to select, prepare and attach wood to the lathe. Basic tool needs will be discussed. You will be able to turn a bowl suited to your particular level of experience. This is a workshop for novices and experienced alike.

Regular Fee: $80 • Early Bird Fee: $70 • Materials Fee: $15
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