Day and evening classes are held each semester for both beginning and advanced adult students.  For a complete list of current classes check here for the ​www.diablowoodturning.org home page.

Registration can be done on line directly from the Summer, 2021 class links below.

​Summer 2021 Classes
 
Woodturning 101- Introduction to Woodturning
Learn the fastest growing craft activity in the USA.  Class includes wood lathe operation, tools, safest turning techniques and fun turning activities of increasing complexity and projects to take home. Skill Level: Beginning.   (8 weeks)
Prerequisite:  Willingness to learn something new and fun.
Textbook:  A Lesson Plan for Woodturning; sold in class $20.       
873601  Pleasant Hill Education Center, 108, 7/6 – 8/24, Tuesday, 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM, Dietrich, $253.00
Register here: https://diablo.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=247889
 
Woodturning – Nested Boxes
Participants will make a set of 3-4 nested boxes.  Techniques include planning and calculation, precise measurements, precise turning, use of jam chucks, and finishing.  This course is for wood turners who desire to continue to advance their turning skills. (4 weeks)
Prerequisite:  Woodturning – 201 or Instructor approval.              
873801  Pleasant Hill Education Center, 108, 7/15 – 8/5, Thursday, 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM, Rodgers, $127.00
Register here: https://diablo.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=247893
 
Woodturning 401– Hollow Vessels
This course is for wood turners who desire to continue to advance their turning skills.  Students will learn hollowing techniques using Ellsworth style hollowing tools (provided) as well as the new carbide cutter technology.  The instructor will demonstrate all the steps necessary for hollowing and finishing a vessel and then students will progress at their own pace.  Tools provided.  A $30.00 wood fee payable to instructor at first class. (3 weeks)
Prerequisite:  Woodturning – 201            
873701  Pleasant Hill Education Center, 108, 6/8 – 6/24, Tuesday/Thursday, 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Cobb, $190.00               Register here: https://diablo.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=247892

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