July 20-24, 2026

The Science of Creating & Turning Spalted Wood

with Seri Robinson

$1,050

$250 material fee payable to

Agriculture Research Foundation

With a notation in check memo to say:

for Seri’s research

Students should bring

their checks to the workshop

Part of the MASW Higher Education Program

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Workshop Description

Tired of tear out and uneven finishes on your lathe projects? Join Dr. Spalting (Dr. Seri Robinson) for a five-day tutorial on turning spalted wood. Both technique- and project-based, students of all skill levels will learn about the anatomy of spalted wood and spalting fungi, the history of woodturning and spalting, and how to turn spalted wood without the use of glue, sandpaper, or stabilizers. An emphasis will be placed on tool orientation, turning speeds, and learning to “read” the unique anatomical structure of each piece of wood. Come prepared to learn and play as we do a deep dive into this delicate yet stunning material.

Key Points

  • History of spalting and its use in modern woodturning
  • How the anatomy of wood relates to spalting progression
  • Which fungi cause spalting and how they degrade the wood
  • How bevel rubbing affects wood surface quality
  • How sanding affects spalted wood and how to counteract that effect
  • Which finishes are best for spalted wood
  • Spalted wood health and safety

Meet the Craftsperson

Seri Robinson

Visit the Full Week Programs page for complete details on our weeklong workshops!

$1,050.00

The Science of Creating & Turning Spalted Wood with Seri Robinson July 20-24, 2026

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