Sorby Free Demo Day

Saturday, May 31st: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Instructor:Kevin Bedgood

Kevin Bedgood, the US educator for Robert Sorby Tools and nationally known woodturner with more than 30 years of experience turning, will answer questions and demonstrate a variety of Robert Sorby Products.

He will present and demonstrate:

• The ProEdge sharpening System
• The New 3-piece bowl turning set
• Spiraling and Texturing Tools
• The SteadyPro 
• Turnmaster
• Excelsior Line
• The standard Robert Sorby Turning Tools.

For more information call (828) 326-9663
This is a free demonstration

Spoon Carving Class

Sunday, June 8th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Sam Tallman

Using a few simple hand tools, the students will learn how to make a fully functional and finished cooking spoon. The class is targeted to beginner to intermediate carving students with little or no carving experience, and can be taught to students as young as 12 yrs old. Students will be taught tool care and safety. All tools and materials will be provided for each student with the opportunity to purchase unfinished spoons for students that would like to continue spoon carving on their own.

For more information call 828-326-9663
$50 for class.
Class Size:12, Minimum Age 12
Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Bowl Design

Saturday, June 14th: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Bob Lyon

Understanding Form: The Bowl
This class will focus on several different bowl forms. The S-curve, the Modified S, The Straight and Curved, the Parabola and bowl forms influenced by the catenary arch.

 There will be at least one PowerPoint presentation illustrating these various forms and other interesting aspects of our craft, and each participant will receive a PDF that discusses bowls and other important turning information. 

Each person will spend the class experimenting at the lathe on each suggested form, or a personal selection of forms. 

The class will conclude with a discussion of our successes and how we might improve our next attempts. 

Final sanding and finishing will take place back in your shops. The emphasis will be on understanding the form you’re trying to make, and practicing the techniques necessary to bring together the various parts of the bowl.

Key Points:

• Lathe Safety
• Using the side ground bowl gouge along with other edge tools
• Shape Terminology
• Learn to think creatively
• Learn in a stress-free environment

Some wood will be provided, but each person is encouraged to bring several blanks either wet or dry, you don’t want to run out of material during the class.

Robert Lyon received an MFA from the Tyler School of Art and is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the School of Visual Art and Design at the Univ. of South Carolina. His work has been featured in numerous museums and galleries, including The Center for Art in Wood, Blue Spiral 1 Gallery, Vero Beach Museum of Art, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and Columbia Museum of Art. Robert was a resident fellow at the 2009 Windgate International Turning Exchange sponsored by The Center for Art in Wood in Philadelphia, and was awarded the 2014 Individual Artist Fellowship in Craft from the South Carolina Arts Commission.

For more information call (828) 326-9663
$75 for class
Class Size:12

Mohawk Wood Touchup and Repair Workshop

Wednesday, July 9th : 8:00am - 5:00pm

Classes begin promptly at 8:00am and end at 5:00pm.
Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early.
Students are allowed one hour for lunch.

Receive professional training for you and your personnel using the most up-to-date wood touch-up and repair techniques in the industry! Experienced Mohawk instructors will work with each student to ensure that upon completion of the workshop, each student has achieved the repair techniques needed to enhance their business.

Upon completion of the program, each student will receive:
• A take-home Wood Touch-Up & Repair Kit in a professional carry case worth $800+
• A certificate of course completion signed by our experienced Mohawk instructors  

Learn Wood Touch-Up & Repair Skills

• Damage Analysis
• Replacing Color
• Filling of Damages
• Grain Replacement
• Spot Finish Application
• Sheen Adjustment
• Scratch Removal
• Finish Care

Through the curriculum you will learn:

• Repair of gouges, deep scratches, burn marks, broken corners and edges
• Proper use of wax filler sticks, epoxy fillers and adhesives
• Color matching principles - Primary and secondary colors, effects of white and black colors and color intensity levels
• Valuable repair application techniques: touch-up using aerosols, using markers and other proven methods

Cost $900 Per Person
$20 Discount each for 2 or more persons!
$25 Discount for Registering 30 Days in advance!

Students will take home a Wood Student Kit* with a professional carrying case worth approximately $800!
*Kits cannot be taken on planes. Kit and case including shipping box - weight: 64 lb. (24”W X 19 1/2" L x 29 1⁄2"H)

Student Wood Touch-Up Kit Includes:

• Blendal Stick Assortment
• Assorted Aerosols
• Hard Fill Burn In Kit
• Markers
• Brush Tip Marker Assortment
• CA Glues
• Fil-Stiks®
• Epoxy Stick
• Sandpaper Assortment
• 2 Part Roller Case

For more information call (800) 545-0047
$900.00 for class price Class fee includes instruction and supplies.

Dates and locations are subject to change without notice. Please confirm that the class is being held before booking airline reservations. Mohawk is not responsible for non-refundable tickets or change fees. Kits cannot be taken on planes. Lunch is not included and is on your own. Hotel accommodations are not included with tuition. Students are responsible for their own hotel reservations and charges.

Collars and Finials

Saturday, July 12th: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Instructor:Ric Erkes

Ric joined the North Carolina Woodturners in 1998 and has been turning for fun ever since. His demonstrations are known for their simple jigs and techniques and easy-to-follow instruction. He has taught at the John C. Campbell Folk Art School and done numerous demos for clubs in the area. His woodturning career has been a continuing evolution of exploring the creative possibilities that the lathe can provide. 

You can check out his work on Instagram, @its_rics_turn.

No tool or materials are needed for this class

For more information call (828) 326-9663
$75 for class
Class Size:12

Chinese Hat Box Class

Saturday, August 9th from 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Scarlette Rouse

Scarlette Rouse is an experienced woodworker and woodturning instructor who creates beautiful and functional pieces from wood. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and skills with others. Whether a beginner or an experienced woodworker, you can learn new techniques and create stunning works of art under her guidance.

For more information call 828-326-9663
$75 for class.
Class Size: 12, Minimum Age 12
Experience Level: Beginner

Intro to Foredom Power Carving

Saturday, August 16th from 10:00am - 2:00pm
Instructors:
Steve Robertson – Morganton, NC
Darlene Tarlton - Taylorsville, NC
Tom Mock – Advance, NC
Mike Bennett – Statesville, NC

Each student of this introductory power carving class will be able after their first class to carve a shorebird or a spoon, students choice, and take it home to enjoy.

The first part of the class will be a complete discussion about the maintenance and safety requirements when using Foredom carving units; then, students will see lots of types of burrs and accessories that can be used. After this, the students will head to a station to carve their own shorebird or spoon and take instruction from the great teachers who will be there to help with the project.

For more information call 828-326-9663
$50 for class. 
Class Size: Max 8 - Min 6

Pepper Mills and Salt Shakers

Saturday, September 13th: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Instructor:Steve Cook

Steve Cook, owner of Coastal Wood Design, and is the resident woodturner at Four Arches Farm.

See his work at: www.coastalwooddesign.com

For more information call (828) 326-9663
$75 for class
Class Size:12

Threading Acorns Made Easy

Saturday, October 11th: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Instructor:Kevin Felderhoff

Join us for a fun and informative class where you’ll learn to turn a beautiful threaded acorn – an heirloom-quality keepsake that showcases skill and creativity.

Using a Tap and Die system, you’ll discover an easier way to create clean, functional threads, with the bonus of interchangeable lids for a custom touch. An instruction sheet will be provided. Basic woodturning tools are required, and I will supply all the specialty tools needed for threading.

This demonstration-style class will emphasize:

• Safe and efficient turning techniques
• How to use Tap and Die tools for threading
• Wood grain orientation and its visual impact
• Selecting wood that highlights natural beauty

Whether creating a single acorn or a small collection, this project offers a rewarding way to build your turning skills while making something special.

For more information call (828) 326-9663
$75 for class
Class Size:12

25th Annual Klingspor's Woodworking Extravaganza

Friday, October 17th from 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday, October 18th from 9:00am - 4:00pm

Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Ave Dr. SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Every October, Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop sponsors and hosts the ONLY woodworking show of its kind in North Carolina on October 17th & 18th. The Woodworking Extravaganza, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC.

Folks from the surrounding fifteen states travel to attend. In 2010, for example, over 4,500 people attended this event. This year there will be 50+ Vendors Many hosting their own booths and offering expert advice. 

There will also be over 20 free demos, and crafts and games for your little ones. there will be plenty to see and learn. 

Soap carving will be returning again this year. Join us Friday, October 17th, and Saturday, October 18th, 2025 to learn how to make soap carvings.

For more information visit https://www.woodworkingextravaganza.com/