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February 5, 2026 Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hybrid Meeting - live at the MAC and on Zoom
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Bill Karow - Texturing Wood
Bill demonstrates how to turn and texture wood to create strong surface contrast and a naturally aged look. He ’ll show how wood selection, wire brushing, and controlled texturing can dramatically reshape a turned piece. Bill shares practical methods for contrasting smooth and rough surfaces, producing vessels that look and feel as if they ’ve just been unearthed.
Dave Wood's Shop 24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062.
Requirements and general information
Agenda
Morning
Tools you need
Note: If you do not have any tools yet, loaner tools are available. We recommend you wait until after the class to buy tools so you know what to buy, and what not to buy.
The primary objective of this course is to walk beginners through making a wooden bowl. This course is targeted at people who have never turned wood, or who want to take a refresher course before advancing on to the next level of bowl turning expertise.
Note: If you do not have any tools yet, loaner tools are available. We recommend you wait until after the class to buy tools so you know what to buy and what not to buy.
Open Shop is directed toward the new turner but all are welcome. Bring a project you want help finishing. Bring questions about methods, tools, designs or any other woodturning question. There are seven lathes available for use. Bring your own tools and wood or buy wood at the shop.
We will have four sharpening stations to help you perfect your sharpening technique. There is no more important topic for the new turner (or the old ones for that matter) than sharpening.
IF YOU WANT TO USE A LATHE
IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO USE A LATHE
There will always be three or more advanced turners there to help, sharpen tools, and answer any questions.
Open Shop is free, but the rental Portable Rest Room and our coffee and doughnuts cost money. A $20 donation would help defray expenses.
Requirements
Course Objectives:
The primary objective of this course is to refine your skills in the finer details of bowl turning. When you look at a bowl, your eye is very discerning. You will learn optimal bowl shapes, rim designs, and base options. Skills learned here will help you advance to the next level of expertise.
Each student should complete one piece in class. Sanding and finish application included, time permitting.
Prerequisite Skills
If you have not yet developed the skills below or are unsure, please attend an open shop and talk with one of the helpers before registering for this course.
Lunch Hour: Additional Demonstrations and Q&A session during lunch
Afternoon
Tools to bring
Course Objectives The primary objective of this class is to teach additional spindle turning skills. There are a variety of techniques learned in this class that are applicable to many other types of turning projects.
We will introduce you to use of the skew in this class.
Prerequisite Skills: If you have not developed the skills described below or are unsure, attend an open shop session and discuss it with one of the helpers before registering for this course. Skills required are:
Tools you need to bring
March 5, 2026 Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dan will demonstrate how to take a half of a log and turn it into a unique vessel.
We will have three sharpening stations to help you perfect your sharpening technique. There is no more important topic for the new turner (or the old ones for that matter) than sharpening.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER FOR OPEN SHOP
Registration guarantees you use of a lathe, and others can use one when one becomes available.
Requirements and general information:
Class Agenda:
April 2, 2026 Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Joe will demonstrate what you can do with an airbrush.
24250 SW 65th Ave, Tualatin OR 97062
Northwest WoodturnersPO Box 1157Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Northwest Woodturners is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
