A one day class designed to teach the basics of spindle turning.
Learn woodworking chicago. We have made some absolutely beautiful pieces with expert guidance from the instructors at csw. The owners shaun and mark are both talented woodworkers who stress safety and who help you develop an appreciation for the beauty and artistry of working in wood while teaching you the basics of working with a table saw or router. Whether you want to learn the basics or hone your skills we have a class for you. With both a first class and continued class available you can embrace your woodworking potential no matter what your level of expertise.
1 college age people who want to become professional furniture makers. Learn something new shake up your routine and meet new people. The audience for the nine month comprehensive includes. Intro to spindle turning.
The chicago industrial arts design center ciadc is a non profit industrial makerspace. One benefit to woodworking is having control of the object throughout the entire process. Located in des plaines illinois 10 minutes north of o hare airport and 14 miles from downtown chicago. Students are trained and supervised by a professional woodworker with a strong emphasis on personal attention and safely operating power tools.
All classes are taught by master craftsmen in their own field of woodworking with years of knowledge and experience. Learn how to make a set of coasters with our boss laser cutting engraving machine. We offer classes working access and community for 3d object makers working in permanent materials and industrial processes. And 3 individuals of all ages who want to learn furniture making as a life enhancing skill.
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Engrave your custom design or pattern a photo from your phone or text into wood to create unique functional piece of art you can use daily or gift to a friend or loved one. The class will cover safety safety equipment turning tools and lathes work holding design basic spindle turning shaping on the lathe and finishing.