Wood


Hand Workshop Art Center
1812 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-353-0094

Wood Classes

  • Woodturning Basics
  • Open Turning Studio

Woodturning Basics
Beginning/Intermediate
Discover the wonders of turning spindles, bowls, and plates from found local woods. This class focuses on the basic concepts for safety, proper lathe and tool usage, sharpening techniques, basics of wood structure, and design issues. The instructor demonstrates both spindle and faceplate work. Students complete two projects. Class is limited to three students and is located in the artist’s Rockville, VA studio. All tools and materials are provided.

Barbara Dill
Tuition: $130 (members $115)

  • Section A
    2 Tuesdays, January 25 & February 1
    5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  • Section B
    Saturday, January 29
    9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Section C
    Saturday, February 19
    9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Section D
    2 Tuesdays, March 1 & 8
    5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  • Section E
    Saturday, March 19
    9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Section F
    2 Tuesdays, April 19 & April 26
    5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  • Section G
    Saturday, April 23
    9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Section H
    2 Tuesdays, May 10 & 17
    5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  • Section I
    Saturday, May 14
    9:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Open Turning Studio
Intermediate/Advanced
A chance for those who have basic turning skills to have a supervised class. The instructor is available to supervise projects. Students bring in project ideas and the wood for the project. Tools and lathes provided. This class is taught at the artist’s Rockville, VA studio.

Barbara Dill
Tuition: $95(members $85)

  • Section A
    Saturday, January 22
    12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
  • Section B
    Saturday, February 12
    12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
  • Section C
    Saturday, March 12
    12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
  • Section D
    Saturday, April 16
    12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
  • Section E
    Saturday, May 7
    12:00 – 4:00 p.m.