Woodturning: Featured Spring Classes
As the weather’s warming up, so is our woodturning studio. Here’s some classes for beginners and skilled woodturners alike to help you celebrate the change of season…
Ceramics for the Gardener
In this fun 4 week class, students will work on garden related projects of their choice while learning new skills in ceramics. Planters, vases, bird houses and baths, plant markers and garden sculpture are some possible projects; bring your ideas to life in stoneware. 4 Tuesday evenings, March 1 – 22, 6p – 9p.
Fundamentals of Blacksmithing
Students interested in blacksmithing will gain a working knowledge of the fundamentals in this enjoyable weekend workshop. Basic techniques will be covered, including use of tools, safety, the forge, controlling a fire, reading the temperature of the metals, and shaping. Special emphasis will be placed on gaining a solid foundation of hammer techniques and use, handling hot steel and fire control. Saturday/Sunday, March 5 – 6, 10a – 4p.
3-Day Jewelrymaking Intensive Workshop
If your schedule doesn’t permit you to commit to a class of 6-weekly sessions, then this intensive 3-day workshop is for you. Students will explore the art of jewelry design and metalsmithing from start to finish. Topics covered include design considerations, the various metals used in jewelry, basic metalsmithing tools and their uses. Thursday through Saturday, March 10-12.
May 7: Spend a Full Day with Jimmy Clewes
Brookfield Craft Center is pleased to welcome legendary woodturner Jimmy Clewes to our turning studio for a full-day demo. Jimmy will share his outstanding techniques with turning enthusiasts, and allow them to get an up-close look at his bag of tricks on the lathe. Lunch is included during a mid-day break. Saturday, May 7 9a – 5p: space is limited to 25 participants.
Blacksmithing is back!
We’re happy to announce the return of blacksmithing and bladesmithing to our curriculum. Accomplished blacksmith Matthew Parkinson and master bladesmith Joe Szilaski share their talents with you in these weekend workshops in our forge.
Torchworking with David Licata
Create beautiful pieces in glass while learning from one of our masters of the craft, David Licata. Work with torches and fire, melt glass, and learn to create colorful artwork. Three courses are being offered: sign up now!
Upcoming Weekend Jewelry Workshops
More ways to build your skills on the weekend! Learn metal surface etching and wireweaving techniques with Gina Dunlap and Joy Raskin, two of our most popular jewelry instructors.
Weekend Woodturning Workshops
Work on new woodturning skills with talented craftsmen Jim Degen and Keith Tompkins. Space in each class is limited to 6 students, so sign up soon to save your spot.
Bowl Turning Revisited: February 26-27
This class is for students who have recently taken a beginning level class and want to continue with bowl turning, or students who have turned in the past. All aspects of bowl turning will be covered: lathe safety, wood preparation, tool selection and use, basic design, sanding and finishing. A great way to brush up on your woodturning skills!
Try your hand at flameworking borosilicate glass!
In this workshop, Morgan HK Schwartz will demonstrate proper techniques of flameworking borosilicate glass. Flower pendants, implosions, marbles, honeycombs, and working with dichroic glass are some of the skills that will be covered. Beginners welcome!
Back by popular demand: NC Black Microforming
NC Black’s Andréa Kennington and master engraver Les Bryant return to our metals studio with another chance for you to learn their special techniques. Advanced students can really build skills in this intensive workshop–register now!