Due to an uncooperative knee, I am unable to schedule teaching and demonstrating sessions right now. If you’re interested in scheduling when I get things sorted out, please email me and I’ll let you know when I’m back in action.
Woodturning Instruction
Craft Schools and Club Demos
Each year I travel to teach hands-on classes at craft schools around the country. These are great opportunities for students to learn new techniques and brush up their turning skills.
I also do wood turning demonstrations for clubs and other organizations.
Typically I’ll do a one day demonstration and one or more days of hands-on classes. Email me for more information.
Click on the Student Resources link below for some files (in .pdf format) which students might find useful.
Photo: Al at the Arrowmont School, 1985.
Studio Instruction
I give tutorials in my studio in Vermont which are tailored to the individual. We'll work out the topics to be included based on the needs and skill level of the student.
The workshop will consist of technique demonstrations, hands-on turning and carving and design discussions as desired by the student.
Photo: Al giving a demo in Vermont, 2006.
Studio Workshop Topics
Cutting bowl blocks.
Turning from the log.
Mounting methods.
Freehand sharpening.
Jig sharpening.
Using the bowl gouge.
Gouge shaping.
Grain balancing.
Using the detail gouge.
Using the finishing gouge.
Vacuum chucking.
Turning square pieces.
Rotary tool carving.
Reciprocating tool carving.
Fluting.