Woodturning is challenging and requires the aspiring turner to develop a complex set of skills. In turning, many people aspire to turn bowls. We strongly believe that you need to learn the basic skills of working with gouges by turning spindles first. Starting bowl turning without going through this step is just too hard. The first project in the class is making a French rolling pin using a series of straight and inclined cuts. This helps you understand how to start from a square blank and end up with a useful kitchen implement. (It’s my favourite type of rolling pin.) The second project in the class is making a candlestick. Working from a standard pattern, we show you how to stage the development of the shape - starting with a coarser cuts to create the basic shape, you then refine to shape. We then finish the candlestick with milk paint and add a polished surface to make it look great! Required Tools: Personal protective equipment Pencil Paper or notepad Close-toed shoes High collar shirt or turning smock Prerequisites Bring enthusiasm and an open mind. This class is designed for complete novices up through experienced turners who would like to tune up their skills.