Roberto has carved a unique niche within the woodturning world by following the principles of ornamental turning with a more approachable method. While this may seem like a complicated process, it is actually quite simple once students understand the basics. Using the lathe and an easy-to-build jig, anyone can start turning and carving unique wall sculptures in virtually no time. With plenty of room to explore, this class will provide what participants need to expand their woodturning repertoire into more artistic forms. Rotary tools, hand-carving gouges, flames, high-power wood burners, brushes, and paint, among other things-all come in handy for the embellishing process. And the best part? Most of the techniques learned during this class can be applied to almost any conventional wood turned item. It is very important that students either attend Roberto’s weekend class on making his fixture or make it at home before the workshop. Roberto offers a set of working drawings for those who would like to make their fixture ahead of time; they are available for purchase on his website.