AS THE wood turns
Join Gerry Robbins for one-on-one wood turning instruction, using professional tools and over 30 years of wood turning experience. Offering classes for beginner, novice, and intermediate turners.
Enjoy direct instruction and support from an experienced turner, as you learn to make beautiful pieces from natural materials.
About the instructor
Gerry Robbins
Gerry has been turning wood for over 30 years. His passion for the hobby has grown since retirement, and he now turns every day. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Kawartha Wood Turners’ Guild.
He also continues to learn from others; his philosophy is that there’s always more to learn, and that you won’t learn much if you aren’t willing to make mistakes. His teaching style is friendly and empowering, and he works well with both adults and children.
What you’ll learn:
Safety
Gerry makes sure that safety comes first!
Craft
Learn how to choose the right tool for the job, use them safely and effectively, and take care of them properly.
Technique
Gerry selects projects that suit the skill of the student, including pens, bowls, mallets, lidded boxes, urns, goblets, and more. Each project builds on the skills learned in the previous session.
About the Lessons
Lesson Structure & Pricing
Because every lesson builds on the last, and physical skill requires some muscle memory and practice, Gerry recommends a series of three lessons. Each session runs 10am-3pm with a lunch break, and will result in a completed project the student can take home.
For a three-session lesson plan, the cost is $375, inclusive of all materials. For young students (minors), parents must stay for the duration. Gerry is available for lessons any day of the week.
As the Wood Turns 