Spring is an explosion of life in the North! Discovering the birds, wildflowers, insects and more of this dynamic and rich northern landscape is the focus of this festival. Participation in the festival is open to anyone interested in hands-on learning and curious about the dynamics of the northern landscape.

Schedule of Events

9am-5pm: Foundations in Woodturning: Developing Finesse and Skill

Course Overview
This four-day course provides an opportunity to dive deep into woodturning, focusing on how to design, turn, and finish elegant side and end grain items on the lathe. Matt Monaco, a master production woodturner, will share some of his most effective methods for cutting side and end grain based on his formative years spent training as a working professional trade turner. Students will learn about the advantages of using both green and dry materials and how specifically focused practice and efficiency at the lathe directly mirrors the process of producing beautiful works. Matt will help students build their tool control and fine technique, showing them how correct body mechanics and a basic tool set can produce exceptional results. For those ready to elevate their turning, this class will offer ample individual instruction and opportunity for group learning. This course requires some prior experience in woodturning, but is open to those working at a beginner level.

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