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Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

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4.7 75 reviews

Explore the rewarding craft of woodturning under the guidance of Master Craftsman Glen Guarino. Cover the essential foundations, from safe lathe speeds and proper tool use to effective sharpening techniques, then put your skills to work creating your own handmade bowl. With limited enrollment, you will receive personalized instruction throughout.

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600 Palisade Ave, Union City, NJ
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Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

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Join Master Craftsman Glen Guarino for this introductory woodturning experience. You'll learn fundamental woodturning techniques, including determining safe speeds for various piece sizes, properly mounting your work, making fine adjustments, selecting appropriate wood types, maintaining sharp lathe tools, and much more. By the workshop's conclusion, you'll turn and complete your very own hand-crafted bowl on the lathe. With a maximum of two students, you'll receive personalized attention and expert guidance.

Important Information:

All materials, safety goggles, and earmuffs are provided for your use; students are required to bring dust masks to class, and we encourage you to bring your own goggles or ear protection if preferred
Please avoid wearing loose clothing, jewelry, or necklaces that could be caught by the tools during the workshop

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We offer full refunds for any refund requests received more than 14 days in advance of the class start date.

No refunds whatsoever are offered for same-day (24 hours before class start) cancellations or any classes that are already in progress. There are no refunds, transfers, make-ups or deferments for missed classes.

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Reviews of Classes at The DIY Joint (75)

(4.7-star rating across 75 reviews)

This class: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

Randall and Josh C. • May 6, 2026
Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

Steven M. • December 10, 2025

Great class, taught by Glen, an extremely knowledgeable woodworker! We were able to learn to use a lathe, shape a bowl from a block of wood, and finish it all in 3 hours. I definitely recommend this class to anyone who is interested in the art of wood turning.
Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

Anonymous • June 10, 2025

The class was wonderful. I am contemplating taking another one to make something more complex. Highly recommended.
Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

Lauren K. • June 10, 2025

I had a really wonderful class at Glen's studio a couple of weeks ago. I'm still blown away by the bowl I made! Glen has a well-stocked, clean, and bright workshop that has two lathes, so the class will always be small. You get a lot of personal attention/instruction and he covered a ton of info, from which turning tools to use for each step, how fix gouges, how to apply your finish of choice such that it really, really gets into the piece, etc. He also answered all of my questions, from choosing wood, the differences between turning green vs kiln-dried, how the difference sizes of lathes can be best utilized and more. I've taken one turning class before from someone else, and Glen's class was much more informative and personal. Five stars, across the board.
Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

Andrey Y. • October 12, 2020

Good class, proffessional teacher, great job. Thanks.
Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

Tina C. • March 1, 2020

Glen is great!
Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

Philip K. • January 26, 2020

Glenn was fantastic. He was patient, but most of all, superbly knowledgeable. He taught us more than just the basics. We used a wide variety of gouges, chisels and scrapers. My bowl came out beautiful!
Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

Daniel T. • October 15, 2019

This class was great. I have absolutely no training and no experience working with my hands. Glen was patient, skilled and the perfect person to teach someone like me.
Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

Anonymous • July 29, 2019

Instructor Glenn was great - patient and extremely knowledgeable. Explained everything as we went along, and answered all questions. Showed me how to do each step, let me try (mistakes and all) and gently suggested corrections and improvements.
Introduction to the Lathe: Bowl Turning

Matthew P. • May 12, 2019

It was what I needed. I learned everything I knew from the internet and this class helped me to unlearn some bad habits. It is for beginners, but it’s also for people like me who have tried it before and need some support and have a lot of questions. Great instructor who was patient and helpful.

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