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When:
September 14, 2019 @ 9:00 am – September 15, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
2019-09-14T09:00:00-05:00
2019-09-15T17:00:00-05:00
Where:
Bull Valley Hardwood - Mill/Shop Location
18014 Collins Rd
Woodstock
IL 60098
18014 Collins Rd
Woodstock
IL 60098
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Barry’s Biography:
My fascination with wood began at an early as I watched my dad in his shop.I think I’ve always loved the feel, texture smell and story that each piece holds within it. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed a range of doing flatwork ranging from birdhouses to fine cabinetry. It wasn’t until after retirement that I discovered my true passion in life, that being the wonderful world of woodturning. I began by tinkering with an old Craftsman bench top lathe that a friend had given me. I knew absolutely nothing about turning, but managed to make a few candlesticks, ball bats and some rough bowls while, surprisingly enough, not injuring myself. After about 4 years, someone saw some of my pieces and referred me to a wonderful turner by the name of Jim Burrowes, who became my mentor and good friend until he was diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. In the 4 years since I first set foot in his shop, I now turn full time and am enjoying my second career.
My work has appeared in the American Woodturner magazine among other publications. I have appeared on two episodes of the long running PBS series The American Woodshop, with Scott Phillips, and the Woodworking Adventures series by Woodcraft Stores. My work can be found in private collections in the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Middle East. I have demonstrated and instructed nationally for the past two years and was recently invited to demonstrate in Australia.
The more I learn about this wonderful art form, the more I realize that I have so much more to learn. My only regret is that I didn’t discover woodturning earlier in life!
Class Description:
This class is for those woodturners that have already learned the basic skills of woodturning.
This beautiful Tiffany lamp is made up of 14 pieces. (See the above picture of the lamp next to Barry’s biography.) Barry will take you through the steps by first demonstrating the process for each step, then will work with the class to provide one-on-one assistance throughout the process.
Barry’s class is a 2-Day class – September 14th – September 15th
Class Fees: $550.00
Material Fees: $50.00
This is a non-refundable, “pre-paid” class to hold your position for the event.
This class will be held at the new Bull Valley Hardwood woodturning classroom facility – September 14 – 15, 2019
Facility Location: 18014 Collins Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098