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Open Lathe- Woodturning with Nick Rosato


ARTS & CRAFTS -
Fall/Winter 2025

Join Nick Rosato, a professional wood turner and owner of Vermont Peppermill, for 10-weeks (25 hours!) of open lathe. This course is designed for those that have some turning experience, but would like to hone their skills.  More advanced turners are welcome to join as well!

Each participant will have their own lathe to use, and may bring in pre-approved projects in addition to turning bowl and spindles. Purchase wood blanks during class for ($10 each cash) or bring in your own.  

Safe practice, proper tool use, and properties of wood will also be covered throughout the course. Wear closed toed shoes, hat (hair tied back), and bring your own protective eye wear/goggles. No loose clothing or accessories! 

Min age: 16+

Note:  Only 7 spots available.  Don't delay, register today!

Nick Rosato

Hello. I'm Nick Rosato. I'm the hands behind Vermont Peppermill. I'm a professional woodturner living in Vermont. I've been carving trees since 2007. I mainly focus on kitchenware and home goods. I love carving freshly cut trees into huge bowls I call cauldrons. I also like making pepper mills because it utilizes smaller chunks of tree and is a way to express grain patterns in a completely different form.

The carving process is a relationship between the tree and my gouges. I'm always searching for decorative grain patterns, scar marks, bark inclusions, knots, or just plain straight grain wood. For instance, ash is dynamite if you want reliable straight grain. On the other hand, the cross-section of a large black locust tree is as amorphous as a puddle. I also turn projects for the building trades such as balusters, newel posts, column bases, porch posts, and other random projects. I've been selling my work at the Burlington Farmer's Market for the past 10 years or so. And I also attend art and craft shows through the year.

For five years I was president of the Woodchuck Woodturners, a Vermont chapter of the American Association of Woodturners. I also was an instructor at Shelburne Craft School, CVU ACCESS program, and Vermont Woodworking School. 

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  Nick Rosato


Champlain Valley Union High School : 156
Mondays, Sep 15 - Dec 8
6:00 - 8:30 PM

  No Class Oct 20, Nov 17 & Nov 24


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$ 395.00
Per Person