September 20-24, 2027

Thin Wall Turning & Piercing Techniques

with Helen Bailey

$1200

$1150 tuition + $50 material fee

About this Workshop

This immersive, five-day class is designed to expand students’ turning skills and inspire creativity through four distinctive projects. Each project introduces new techniques, strengthens tool control, and encourages fresh artistic possibilities. Students will explore precision box making, thin-wall turning, texturing, coloring, burning, and other embellishment techniques. By combining craftsmanship with creative expression, they will discover new ways to add interest and individuality to their turned pieces. Perfect for turners ready to expand their skills, experiment with new techniques, and create a collection of unique, finished pieces.

Key Points

  • Silver wire inlay trinket box
  • Master clean box-making
  • Add a striking silver inlay for instant elegance
  • Three-sided textured box
  • Learn multi-axis turning, add texture with burrs, and bring it to life with dry-brushed color
  • Thin-wall square platter with pyrography
  • Decorated compact mirrors

About the Instructor

Helen Bailey

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Full-Week Program

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Thin Wall Turning & Piercing Techniques with Helen Bailey

September 20-24, 2027

$1,200.00

Online Registration Starts December 1, 2026

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