Woodturning Summer Camp (Age 13+) June 27- July 1

821 Riverside Drive,Asheville NC 28801

27 June, 2022

Description

Camp runs July 18 – 22, 9am – 2pm This curriculum is designed for girls and gender expansive students* age 13+. $575 -- lunch, snacks, and all materials included! “Woodturning” is the process through which a chunk of wood is spun around by a machine called a lathe, and students use specially sharpened gouges to cut the wood into round cylindrical shapes, orbs, or bowls at high speeds. This process is used to make decorative designs on chair legs, make bowls from a single log, and create endless decorative objects or precision components. This is both scary and exhilarating!! And, it can take years and years of practice to get really good at — but the basics can easily be learned in an afternoon. Let’s build some skills for a whole week together! Learning outcomes: Physics of spinning wood Geometry of effective chisel use 3D Design Safe use of woodshop equipment including a lathe and turning tools*SkillSet @ UNCA STEAM Studio welcomes students of all genders to this experience! Financial Aid available! Please email [email protected] for more information. SkillSet offers after-school workshops, summer camps, classes for adult learners, and community outreach programming. By teaching participants the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math embedded in the objects they create, SkillSet equips the next generation of leaders and problem solvers with the tools to make change and build the future. Learn more at www.skillset.tools