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Beginner Lathe | Woodturning Workshop


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 09/07/2025
Learn to wood turn this September! Sunday, September 7, from 9am-12pm This beginner 3-hour woodworking workshop will acquaint students with a woodturning lathe, its parts, the tools needed, safety tips, tool sharpening techniques and how to shape wood on a lathe. The class will consist of students learning to round a piece of square stock, learning the four basic cuts and turning a honey dipper as their take home project.

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Sunday, September 7, from 9am-12pm


This beginner 3-hour woodworking workshop will acquaint students with a woodturning lathe, its parts, the tools needed, safety tips, tool sharpening techniques and how to shape wood on a lathe. The class will consist of students learning to round a piece of square stock, learning the four basic cuts and turning a honey dipper as their take home project.

This class is appropriate for ages 16 years and older.
All materials included.


• Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information.
• Scholarships available: Click here for an application.
• Homeschool funds accepted: Click here for enrollment details.
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Location: 
San Diego Craft Collective, Truxtun Road, San Diego, CA, USA
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