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Mike Sorge class at the CMW TLC

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Mike Sorge will teach a one-day class for the Carolina Mountain Woodturners
Sunday, February 16 at the CMW Turning Learning Center (TLC) in Arden

About the class

This class will focus turning a 'winged' hollowed vessel.
For safety reasons this class is limited to 8 participants and is not appropriate for beginner turners.

Class participants are strongly encouraged to attend Mike's demonstration at the Folk Art Center on the day prior, either in person or by Zoom.


See notes on tools requested by Mike Sorge to be provided by class participants,
or where available to borrow at the TLC.
Access the notes here 



Mike Sorge background


Late 2009, following a career in Sales & Marketing, Mike took a weekend class in woodturning, found his creative passion, set up a lathe studio, joined Central Ohio Woodturners, and studied DVDs from professional turners including Richard Raffan, David Ellsworth, John Jordan, Mike Mahoney, Jimmy Clewes, Glenn Lucas... (“If I have seen further, it’s because of having stood on the shoulders of giants.” ~ Isaac Newton.)

During 2010, in between roughing out over 1000 bowls, Mike explored and evolved "winged" forms which ultimately became his primary focus. The positive themes and aesthetics Mike strives to achieve throughout his body of work - Lotus Blossom Vessels, Manta Ray Boxes, Spirit Birds, Trillium Floral Boxes, Triple Diamond Pagodas - are inspired by his multi-cultural studies, ancient and contemporary, and his love of nature, a body of work that seeks to both calm and engage the human spirit.

Mike's distinctions include many art show awards as well as participation in events such as the Smithsonian American Fine Craft Show and exhibitions in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida. "Art show and exhibition awards are nice, but they mean little compared to seeing the joy individuals experience through my work." ~ Mike Sorge

Mike has provided demonstrations and classes for AAW Clubs in many states and enjoys encouraging others to explore, experience and evolve their woodturning endeavors.

"Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist." ~ Pablo Picasso
"An ounce of practice is worth tons of preaching." ~ Ghandi
"Effort advances understanding, develops skill, and leads to new discovering." ~ mjs
"Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome." ~ Arthur Ashe


  

https://www.mikesorge.com/





Date and Time

Sunday, February 16, 2025, 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM

Location

CMW Turning Learning Center
739 Glenn Bridge Road
Arden, NC  28704
USA

Event Contact(s)

Tony Micocci

Laurie Bingaman Lackey

Mike Moore

Category

TLC Demonstrator Class

Registration Info

Registration is closed - Event is full
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Cancellation Policy:
In the event you cancel your registration before the cutoff, 100% of your payment will be credited to your member account. This credit may be used for any future club purpose. Cancellation after the cutoff will not be credited unless a member moves off the waitlist. No credit will provided for a “no-show”.

Capacity

8 Total Slots
Event is full - Waitlist available