WOODTURNING
 Classes & Workshops

THE ARTISANS CENTRE PETERBOROUGH OFFERs THE FOLLOWING Woodturning CLASSES:  

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Please note that in order for instructors to prepare enough materials for students registration closes 3 days before the class date on some classes. You can now choose to register and pay for classes in the following ways:

  • Register online
  • Pay Online
  • Register online but choose invoice and e-transfer payment to payments@artisanscentre.ca
  • Register online but choose invoice and pay with cash or cheque in the studio
  • Register at the studio in Peterborough Square

Upcoming events

  • Basic Woodturning

    • 12 Sep 2023
    • 3 Oct 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 3
    Registration is closed

    This class will cover the safe operation of a lathe including appropriate personal safety protection and sharpening techniques for turning tools. It will cover techniques for turning spindles, both simple and complex, basic bowl and basic platter.

    Instructors:       Bill Thompson & Claude Drapeau
    Prerequisite:     None
    Cost:     $300.00              ACP Members:  $255.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied      
    Maximum number of students: 4              Sessions: 4




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  • Turning a Peppermill

    • 28 Sep 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 2
    Registration is closed

    This class will cover the basics of turning a peppermill from wood, including blank preparation, turning basics, finishing and assembly.

    Instructors:       Claude Drapeau
    Prerequisite:     Basic Woodturning or demonstrated experience                                         
    Cost:     $110.00                 ACP Members:  $95.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                                                 
    Maximum number of students:       4



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  • Sharpening Woodturning Tools

    • 4 Oct 2023
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 2
    • 1 registrant
    Register


    This class will cover the use of the One Way Wolverine system for sharpening woodturning tools.  Included will be the use of the Varigrind attachment for gouges and the skew attachment.  Students are encouraged to bring their own woodturning tools to sharpen in the class.


    Instructors:       Bill Thompson  Prerequisite:     None
    Cost:     $40.00                 ACP Members:  $35.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                           Maximum number of students:       6


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  • Basic Woodturning

    • 4 Oct 2023
    • 25 Oct 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    Register

    This class will cover the safe operation of a lathe including appropriate personal safety protection and sharpening techniques for turning tools. It will cover techniques for turning spindles, both simple and complex, basic bowl and basic platter.

    Instructors:       Bill Thompson & Claude Drapeau
    Prerequisite:     None
    Cost:     $300.00              ACP Members:  $255.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied      
    Maximum number of students: 4              Sessions: 4




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  • Spindle Christmas Ornaments

    • 11 Oct 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    • Be the first
    Register


    This class will cover the creation of tree ornaments including blank preparation, design considerations, and basic spindle gouge techniques.  Material costs are included.

    Instructor: Leslie Gifford Cook                                                                                                Prerequisite: Basic Woodturning or demonstrated woodturning experience        Cost:  $75.00                    ACP Members: $65.00

    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                                                                                      Maximum number of students:  4


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  • Basic Lidded Box

    • 12 Oct 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    Register

    This class will cover the basics of turning a lidded box, including
    blank preparation, design considerations, and turning basics. 

    Material fee of $10.00 included in cost.

    Instructor:          Claude Drapeau

    Prerequisite:      Basic woodturning or demonstrated
    experience with woodturning

    Cost:     $110.00              ACP members:  $95.00

    Materials, lathes and tools supplied, but students may bring
    their own tools

    Maximum number of students:  4

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  • Basic Pen Turning

    • 17 Oct 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 1
    • 3 registrants
    Register

    This class will cover the basics of turning pens from wood, including blank preparation,  turning basics, finishing and assembly.  Pens will include a standard Slimline pen and possible variations on the Slimline. Students will take home two completed pens.

    Prerequisite:     None
    Instructors:       Leslie Gifford Cook
    Cost:     $75.00                 ACP Members:  $65.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                                    Maximum number of students:       4




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  • Basic Pen Turning

    • 18 Oct 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    • Be the first
    Register

    This class will cover the basics of turning pens from wood, including blank preparation,  turning basics, finishing and assembly.  Pens will include a standard Slimline pen and possible variations on the Slimline. Students will take home two completed pens.

    Prerequisite:     None
    Instructors:       Leslie Gifford Cook
    Cost:     $75.00                 ACP Members:  $65.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                                    Maximum number of students:       4




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  • Natural Edge Bowl

    • 19 Oct 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    • Be the first
    Register

     This class will cover the basics of turning a natural edge bowl, including blank preparation, design considerations and turning basics.  Material fee of $10.00 included in cost.

    Instructors:       Claude Drapeau

    Prerequisite:     Basic Woodturning and demonstrated experience with a bowl gouge

    Cost:     $110.00                 ACP Members:  $95.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied, but students may bring their own tools.
    Maximum number of students: 4




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  • Inside-Out Xmas Ornaments

    • 25 Oct 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    • Be the first
    Register


    This class will cover the creation of a Christmas ornament using the inside-out turning technique.  This technique can also be used for other applications, such as candlesticks.  Material costs are included.

    Instructor:  Bill Thompson                                                                              Prerequisite: Basic Woodturning or demonstrated woodturning experience       

    Cost:  $75.00                    ACP Members: $65.00

    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                                                                                     
    Maximum number of students:  4


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  • Turning a Peppermill

    • 26 Oct 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    Register

    This class will cover the basics of turning a peppermill from wood, including blank preparation, turning basics, finishing and assembly.

    Instructors:       Claude Drapeau
    Prerequisite:     Basic Woodturning or demonstrated experience                                         
    Cost:     $110.00                 ACP Members:  $95.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                                                 
    Maximum number of students:       4



    Show details

  • Basic Woodturning

    • 31 Oct 2023
    • 21 Nov 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    Register

    This class will cover the safe operation of a lathe including appropriate personal safety protection and sharpening techniques for turning tools. It will cover techniques for turning spindles, both simple and complex, basic bowl and basic platter.

    Instructors:       Bill Thompson & Claude Drapeau
    Prerequisite:     None
    Cost:     $300.00              ACP Members:  $255.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied      
    Maximum number of students: 4              Sessions: 4




    Show details

  • Sharpening Woodturning Tools

    • 1 Nov 2023
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 3
    • Be the first
    Register


    This class will cover the use of the One Way Wolverine system for sharpening woodturning tools.  Included will be the use of the Varigrind attachment for gouges and the skew attachment.  Students are encouraged to bring their own woodturning tools to sharpen in the class.


    Instructors:       Bill Thompson  Prerequisite:     None
    Cost:     $40.00                 ACP Members:  $35.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                           Maximum number of students:       6


    Show details

  • Spindle Christmas Ornaments

    • 8 Nov 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    • Be the first
    Register


    This class will cover the creation of tree ornaments including blank preparation, design considerations, and basic spindle gouge techniques.  Material costs are included.

    Instructor: Leslie Gifford Cook                                                                                                Prerequisite: Basic Woodturning or demonstrated woodturning experience        Cost:  $75.00                    ACP Members: $65.00

    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                                                                                      Maximum number of students:  4


    Show details

  • Basic Lidded Box

    • 9 Nov 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    Register

    This class will cover the basics of turning a lidded box, including
    blank preparation, design considerations, and turning basics. 

    Material fee of $10.00 included in cost.

    Instructor:          Claude Drapeau

    Prerequisite:      Basic woodturning or demonstrated
    experience with woodturning

    Cost:     $110.00              ACP members:  $95.00

    Materials, lathes and tools supplied, but students may bring
    their own tools

    Maximum number of students:  4

    Show details

  • Basic Pen Turning

    • 15 Nov 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    • Be the first
    Register

    This class will cover the basics of turning pens from wood, including blank preparation,  turning basics, finishing and assembly.  Pens will include a standard Slimline pen and possible variations on the Slimline. Students will take home two completed pens.

    Prerequisite:     None
    Instructors:       Leslie Gifford Cook
    Cost:     $75.00                 ACP Members:  $65.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                                    Maximum number of students:       4




    Show details

  • Natural Edge Bowl

    • 16 Nov 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    • Be the first
    Register

     This class will cover the basics of turning a natural edge bowl, including blank preparation, design considerations and turning basics.  Material fee of $10.00 included in cost.

    Instructors:       Claude Drapeau

    Prerequisite:     Basic Woodturning and demonstrated experience with a bowl gouge

    Cost:     $110.00                 ACP Members:  $95.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied, but students may bring their own tools.
    Maximum number of students: 4




    Show details

  • Basic Pen Turning

    • 21 Nov 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    • Be the first
    Register

    This class will cover the basics of turning pens from wood, including blank preparation,  turning basics, finishing and assembly.  Pens will include a standard Slimline pen and possible variations on the Slimline. Students will take home two completed pens.

    Prerequisite:     None
    Instructors:       Leslie Gifford Cook
    Cost:     $75.00                 ACP Members:  $65.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                                    Maximum number of students:       4




    Show details

  • Inside-Out Xmas Ornaments

    • 22 Nov 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    • Be the first
    Register


    This class will cover the creation of a Christmas ornament using the inside-out turning technique.  This technique can also be used for other applications, such as candlesticks.  Material costs are included.

    Instructor:  Bill Thompson                                                                              Prerequisite: Basic Woodturning or demonstrated woodturning experience       

    Cost:  $75.00                    ACP Members: $65.00

    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                                                                                     
    Maximum number of students:  4


    Show details

  • Turning a Peppermill

    • 23 Nov 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    Register

    This class will cover the basics of turning a peppermill from wood, including blank preparation, turning basics, finishing and assembly.

    Instructors:       Claude Drapeau
    Prerequisite:     Basic Woodturning or demonstrated experience                                         
    Cost:     $110.00                 ACP Members:  $95.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                                                 
    Maximum number of students:       4



    Show details

  • Basic Woodturning

    • 28 Nov 2023
    • 19 Dec 2023
    • 4 sessions
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    Register

    This class will cover the safe operation of a lathe including appropriate personal safety protection and sharpening techniques for turning tools. It will cover techniques for turning spindles, both simple and complex, basic bowl and basic platter.

    Instructors:       Bill Thompson & Claude Drapeau
    Prerequisite:     None
    Cost:     $300.00              ACP Members:  $255.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied      
    Maximum number of students: 4              Sessions: 4




    Show details

  • Sharpening Woodturning Tools

    • 29 Nov 2023
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 3
    • Be the first
    Register


    This class will cover the use of the One Way Wolverine system for sharpening woodturning tools.  Included will be the use of the Varigrind attachment for gouges and the skew attachment.  Students are encouraged to bring their own woodturning tools to sharpen in the class.


    Instructors:       Bill Thompson  Prerequisite:     None
    Cost:     $40.00                 ACP Members:  $35.00
    Materials, lathes and tools supplied                           Maximum number of students:       6


    Show details

  • Spindle Christmas Ornaments

    • 6 Dec 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square, Unit 3
    • 4
    • Be the first
    Register