Atlanta Woodturners Guild (atlantawoodturnersguild.org) is partnering with Mountain Park Church (mpfbc.org) to provide the opportunity to learn woodturning on the MPFBC campus. One of our goals is to keep Woodturning alive in our Community.
Classes begin Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Classes are available for ages 12 to 99 who are able to stand for four hours at a lathe, show concentration, hand-eye coordination and can work with wood, sharp tools and machinery. The classes will be held outdoors provisionally.
Classes will last four hours. Currently, we have had some equipment generously donated. However, to get this program up and running we will need additional tools and equipment. Specifically, we are looking for chucks compatible with 1” spindles, a grinder, live and drive centers, face shields, and essential turning tools, including spindle roughing gouges, 3/8” spindle gouges, 3/8” bowl gouges, parting tools, and skews.
Additionally, we are seeking volunteers to serve as instructors for this program. For insurance purposes, all teaching volunteers must be members of the American Association of Woodturners.
If you can contribute in any way, be it tools, time, or expertise—please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or donations. Your support would mean the world to us, and we’re truly grateful for your consideration!
Woodturning definition – Using a wood lathe with hand-held tools to cut a shape that is symmetrical around an axis.
Objective – To give opportunity to learn the basics of woodturning. To teach and pass down the craft of woodturning to the next generation. To create fellowship with members of the community.
Beginning Class
Safety talk; instructor/s may ask permission to put arms around the student to help guide the tool in the beginning. Learn the basic cuts – taking a piece with square edges to round and practicing beads, coves, flats, discs and points.
Beginners+
Practice beads, coves, flats, discs and points. Turn and assemble a pen.
Beginning Spindles
Practice beads, coves, flats, discs and points. Turn a vase.
Beginning Bowls
Practice beads, coves, flats, discs and points. Turn a bowl.