Can't wait for May

[MartinPens]

I'm pretty excited about going to PA in May to study with David Ellsworth for a long weekend. There are only five students in the class and my next oldest brother will be one of them. David came out to Southern CA and did a demo on hollow turning and shared a little of his history. He really is a true artist in the way he goes about creating his pieces.

Ever since I got my Powermatic I've wanted to learn to do hollow turning. I know that we will be turning wet wood and that will be an experience all its own. I'm going to have to start stalking the tree service companies now! : )

I'm just excited and wanted to share it in the forum. My wife doesn't get into wood turning too much, so I thought I would share with some fellow turning enthusiasts.

I don't know who else is signed up - but wouldn't it be great if one of the other three students were members here on IAP. It's a small world, so I wouldn't be surprised.

Has anyone here attended an Ellsworth workshop? The weekend will be a bit pricey - but I don't get out much and this will be my "once every-couple years" trip. Every couple years I try to get into small group turning experience involving a professional. I did the one week course at CSUSA a few years back with the same brother and we had an absolute blast. I want to travel to England or somewhere over there and study with a professional while seeing parts of Europe. Wouldn't that be an awesome concept for a group travel adventure?!

So, anyhow -

If you have studied with a professional or went to a focused class or school - what was your experience and who did you work with?

Martin

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[knowltoh]

I took a class from Lyle Jamieson of Traverse City, MI about 5 years ago. Jamieson is a true artist and his work is fantastic. I enjoyed the class as 1 of 4 students. I have the one and only bowl I have turned on a shelf in the family room----I am pretty sure it will also be my last bowl. It just wasn't something that stayed with me. I had learned to turn reel seats on my own, and evidently had some improper lathe techniques and bad habits that Jamieson just couldn't break. I did purchase an Ellsworth gouge and it hasn't been used since. I am thinking of selling it.

I suspect you will have a great time. It is nice to treat yourself to something special once in a while.

 

[MartinPens]

Classes are fun. I too had some un-learning to do!

PM me and let me know what you want for the Ellsworth bowl gouge. I assume this is his signature fingernail profile? I would buy it from you. Does it have a handle? Look forward to hearing from you.

Martin

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