This is a real chance to spend an exciting getaway with someone close to you—a spouse, companion, child, grandchild, friend, or neighbor. Students will be working as a team to design and execute a variety of projects that are appropriate for those of any skill level—even with no skill level! Over the two days, Alan and Mary will cover basic operation of a wood lathe, safety, mounting of wood, basic use of three turning tools: parting tool, spindle roughing gouge, and the detail/spindle gouge. The goal will be to complete at least four of the following projects: weed pot (drilled vase for dried grass or flowers), ice cream scoop handle, stick ink pen, finger top, Christmas ornament, snowman, or gnome.