Full-day Workshop with Visiting Professional Woodturner Emily Ford

Join us for a full-day, hands-on workshop with professional woodturner Emily Ford, better known as @SheTurnsWood. Delivering a lively, fun, relatable, and informative demonstration, she will take us through a progression of projects from a simple vase that requires a careful eye to more technical turnings like captive ring rattles and delicate hollowed ornaments that demand quality cuts, elegant proportions, and many other considerations that will develop your woodturning skills whether novice or experienced.

In addition to completing these exciting projects, the workshop will focus on:

  • Proper tool selection, tool control, and sharpening techniques to enhance your skillset and achieve better results.

  • Various chucking methods will also be explored to help students, new and seasoned, discover different ways to mount and finish various projects.

  • Guidance on safe and effective woodturning practices for all skill levels.

  • Personalized instruction to ensure you’re comfortable with the tools and techniques.

  • An open Q&A environment—come with your questions and leave with confidence.

Reserve your spot now

Where to Find Us

For the second year in a row, Ray Davis has generously offered to host the professional turner’s workshops. Ray’s address is 2000 Mim Ct NE Rio Rancho NM 87144. The location is specified on the map.

Workshops will start at 9:00 AM and should conclude sometime in the late afternoon, depending on individual student’s progress.

Plan on bringing cash for lunch which will be purchased from an agreed-upon local vendor (typically Dion’s), and for the materials (wood) cost which has yet to be determined.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

Reserve your spot

  • Getting started is simple. Just purchase a reserved spot in one of the workshops. Note that the Tuesday workshop is for WIT (women in turning) only. We have added a fourth workshop on Wednesday which currently still has openings.

  • Bring enough cash to cover your lunch and the materials fee (wood), your turning tools, and personal safety equipment (face shield, respirator, safety glasses, etc.)

    REQUIRED TOOLS PROVIDED FOR THE STUDENT:

    Spindle Roughing Gouge (3/4” or 1”) (club can supply)
    Spindle Gouge (3/8”) (club can supply)
    Parting Tool (1/8” straight preferred; diamond will work) (club can supply)
    Face shield and eye protection
    Dust mask or respirator
    Sandpaper - 120 grit up to 400 grit

    Choice of non-volatile finish/wax (i.e. Dr. Kirk’s Scratch-Free, Shellawax, Odie’s Oil, Walrus Oil, OB Shine Juice, etc.)
    Money for Lunch and turning stock (price is still pending)

  • STUDENT MAY BRING (OPTIONAL) LIST:

    1/2” Spindle gouge - highly recommended, not required"
    1/16" straight parting tool
    Personal captive ring scraper (no DIY or Allen key-style tools)
    Personal small hollowing tools 3/8” bar or smaller
    Smock, apron and other preferred Personal Protective Equipment
    Powered Air-Purifying Respirator

  • 2.5”x2.5”x6.5” (rattle) - DRY maple, cherry, birch; two per student
    3.5”x3.5”x8” (vase) - any DRY-ISH timber; plan for one per student and a few extras
    3”x3”x4” (ornament body) - DRY maple, cherry, birch, walnut; two per student
    1.5”x1.5”x6 (finial) - DRY maple, cherry, walnut; four per student