Join Nick Rosato, professional woodturner and owner of Vermont Peppermill, for this hands-on and step-by-step introduction to wood turning! In this two-session class, you’ll learn how to safely and confidently use a lathe to create projects of your choice—no prior woodworking or lathe experience required. Learn essential lathe safety, tool techniques, and how to create balanced, symmetrical designs will be covered.
Explore the sculptural side of woodturning as you create elegant wooden vases on the lathe. This class focuses on form, balance, and hollowing techniques, with clear instruction from Nick every step of the way. Whether your style is modern or organic, you’ll enjoy transforming a solid block of wood into a graceful vessel. Bring your ideas, inspiration photos, or sketch. These make a perfect gift for Mother's Day or a birthday. Or, start a collection for your mantle and fill with dried grasses and flowers.
Each participant will have their own lathe to use during class, and wooden blanks (maple, birch or cherry) are included in the course fee. Feel free to bring your own wood if you want a specific or more pricey wood species.
- Interested in a different project? With advance notice (email access@cvsdvt.org), students may use this class time to work on an alternate lathe project.
- Experienced participants may work on targeted practice projects to advance their spindle turning tool skills and build confidence for independent work at home.
Wear closed toed shoes, hat (hair tied back), and bring your own protective eye wear/goggles. No loose clothing, jewelry, or accessories! Note: Only 7 spots available per session. Min age: 16+
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.
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.
Nick Rosato
