Turning green wood is FUN! So, what could be more fun than five days of turning green wood into beautiful hollow vessels? This class teaches the techniques needed to create beautiful hollow vessels using green wood. Emphasis will be on mounting methods, wood orientation, form, wall thickness, grain patterns, color, and function. Embellishment through carving and texturing will be explored. In the first two days, students will create at least two hollow vessels. Emphasis will be on creating a pleasing shape with a controlled wall thickness. For the next three days, students will have the option of exploring grain and color by turning more hollow vessels or refining their pieces by carving or texturing. Students are allowed to progress at their own pace with no pressure to create a finished piece. Personal growth is the goal of this class and any of the unfinished hollowed pieces can be taken home to be dried and carved. Proper use of a side grind bowl gouge will be covered along with shear scraping techniques to create an appealing shape and smooth surface. The benefits of using calipers and lasers to achieve a desired wall thickness will be demonstrated. Students will learn the 1-2-3 method of hollowing a vessel which minimizes the chances of catches and wood failure. Students are encouraged to bring their own hollowing systems/tools. If you don’t have one Tim will provide an Elbo 2 Hollowing System to use during the week for a rental fee of just $75. Tim requests that students should have good basic sharpening and gouge skills.