The turning of bowls and their relatives (plates and platters) is certainly a popular and exciting form of woodturning today. Participants will have the chance to explore green woodturning, “lumberyard bowls,” and twice-turned bowls. Students will learn safe practices, shaping, and sharpening with the core tools, such as bowl gouges and several types of scrapers. Alan will also explain and demonstrate methods of harvesting and processing wood, ways to avoid checking/cracking of the material, different shapes, detailing, and finishing options.