Woodturning 101 with Jay Brown July 8-10, 2026
Our most popular woodturning course, the Woodturning 101 Workshop is highly recommended for those who have little or no experience on a wood lathe. Also, we recommend this course for those who have spent significant time on the lathe yet are not proficient in sharpening and proper cutting techniques.
Topics to be covered:
- Proper tool selection- which tool and why
- Tool sharpening- basic theory and correct sharpening methods
- Proper tool techniques- the "how and why" of making tools perform properly
- Fundamentals of cutting- shearing versus scraping; which is best and when
- Basic elements of design
Projects: (May vary due to time constraints)
- Eggs
- Vases
- Unseasoned bowls
- Basic boxes
- Platters
- Bead and Cove Stick
- Goblet
Jay Brown
A longtime woodworker and admitted “wood nut,” Jay has been very involved with the woodturning community for many years, playing a vital role in the success of the Utah Woodturning Symposium.
Throughout his journey, Jay has been a keen learner, drawing inspiration and knowledge from some of the best in the field. His mentors include Dale Nish, Mike Mahoney, Joe Wagner, and Kirk DeHeer, to name a few.
Jay is very personable and enjoys teaching. A talented, versatile woodturner, Jay is eager to help students discover the joy and satisfaction of successful woodturning.
Original: $550.00
-65%$550.00
$192.50Woodturning 101 with Jay Brown July 8-10, 2026
Our most popular woodturning course, the Woodturning 101 Workshop is highly recommended for those who have little or no experience on a wood lathe. Also, we recommend this course for those who have spent significant time on the lathe yet are not proficient in sharpening and proper cutting techniques.
Topics to be covered:
- Proper tool selection- which tool and why
- Tool sharpening- basic theory and correct sharpening methods
- Proper tool techniques- the "how and why" of making tools perform properly
- Fundamentals of cutting- shearing versus scraping; which is best and when
- Basic elements of design
Projects: (May vary due to time constraints)
- Eggs
- Vases
- Unseasoned bowls
- Basic boxes
- Platters
- Bead and Cove Stick
- Goblet
Jay Brown
A longtime woodworker and admitted “wood nut,” Jay has been very involved with the woodturning community for many years, playing a vital role in the success of the Utah Woodturning Symposium.
Throughout his journey, Jay has been a keen learner, drawing inspiration and knowledge from some of the best in the field. His mentors include Dale Nish, Mike Mahoney, Joe Wagner, and Kirk DeHeer, to name a few.
Jay is very personable and enjoys teaching. A talented, versatile woodturner, Jay is eager to help students discover the joy and satisfaction of successful woodturning.
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Our most popular woodturning course, the Woodturning 101 Workshop is highly recommended for those who have little or no experience on a wood lathe. Also, we recommend this course for those who have spent significant time on the lathe yet are not proficient in sharpening and proper cutting techniques.
Topics to be covered:
- Proper tool selection- which tool and why
- Tool sharpening- basic theory and correct sharpening methods
- Proper tool techniques- the "how and why" of making tools perform properly
- Fundamentals of cutting- shearing versus scraping; which is best and when
- Basic elements of design
Projects: (May vary due to time constraints)
- Eggs
- Vases
- Unseasoned bowls
- Basic boxes
- Platters
- Bead and Cove Stick
- Goblet
Jay Brown
A longtime woodworker and admitted “wood nut,” Jay has been very involved with the woodturning community for many years, playing a vital role in the success of the Utah Woodturning Symposium.
Throughout his journey, Jay has been a keen learner, drawing inspiration and knowledge from some of the best in the field. His mentors include Dale Nish, Mike Mahoney, Joe Wagner, and Kirk DeHeer, to name a few.
Jay is very personable and enjoys teaching. A talented, versatile woodturner, Jay is eager to help students discover the joy and satisfaction of successful woodturning.
