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Thom Crothers class at the CMW Turning Learning Center 12/6
About this event
Please join us on Saturday, December 6, 9 AM - 4 PM
for a class with club member
Thom Crothers
at
CMW's Turning Learning Center in Arden, NC
Active CMW membership and advance registration required
A fee is charged for the class
About the Class
MAKING SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS
(not grinders this time!)
The class will entail rounding a blank between centers, creating a tenon, chucking and drilling the blank with Forstner bits and turning the exterior shape. Additionally some decorating with color and woodburning may be explored.
Useful tools to bring if you have are a spindle roughing gouge, parting tool, 3/8” spindle gouge,1-3/4" and 1-1/6” Forstner bits, face shield, sandpaper. Available to borrow at the TLC if you don't have.
The class should be suitable for all turners.
Artist Background
Thom Crothers is an accomplished woodturner with over 18 years of experience in the craft. His passion for woodturning began as a hobby but quickly became a significant part of his daily activity. Before his 50 year career in plastic molding and fabrication, Thom was a journeyman custom furniture maker and finisher. It was during this time that he solidified his love for working with wood. Thom’s work is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to combine traditional techniques with contemporary design. He is known for creating unique and innovative pieces both beautiful and functional. He enjoys experimenting with different woods, finishes and colors to create one of a kind objects.
Thom has shared his passion for woodturning with others by demonstrating his skills and techniques at local woodturning clubs and events. He enjoys mentoring and helping others develop their turning skills. Thom has also been an active member of several woodturning organizations including the American Association of Woodturners, Golden Triangle Woodturners of Denton, TX, and board member and past president of the Carolina Mountain Woodturners of Asheville, NC. Through these organizations he has been able to connect with other woodturners, learn new techniques and showcase his work in exhibitions and galleries.
Thom’s work has received numerous awards and has been featured in galleries and exhibitions around the country. He continues to pursue his passion for woodturning and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and creating beautiful and unique pieces for many years to come.
Event Contact(s)
Laurie Bingaman Lackey
Anthony Micocci
Mike Moore
Category
TLC Member Class
Registration Info
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted
Capacity
10 Total Slots
8 Available Slot(s)
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