Part of the learning process for every turner is to be exposed to all the questions and answers other turners have already experienced. Because when you are first starting out you might not even know what questions to ask, you just are eager to get started and see the chips fly!

Here are some of the questions that might emerge:

·  What lathe and tools do I need as a beginner?

·  How do I sharpen tools and how often?

·  If I don't have a lathe, can I rent one?

·  What wood should I start out using?

·  What speed should I turn at?

·  Are there any safety concerns I need to be aware of?

·  Are there woodturning classes available?

·  Is there someone who can guide me on this journey?

......and the list grows as your adventure begins with woodturning. It is for these reasons that WGNC has created the "Emerging Turner" section of our website.

To explore the “Emerging Turner” sections just select any of the eight menu items found in the “Emerging Turner Resources” menu.

As a starting point, we suggest you take a look at “New Member Resources”.  This page gives you an overview of all the sections and links to each section. To review, click here.

Check Out WGNC Breakout Sessions

WGNC continues to host high quality Breakout Sessions with subjects that members are finding very useful and interesting.

As many of our members know, we've enhanced the value of these sessions to members by adding a coordinator to help identify topics, hosts and schedules that are aligned with the interests of members.

As Session details are confirmed, the information will be posted on this site so that a members can look at available subjects and the associated details, and then when a topic of interest is found, simply click on the button to sign up.

Breakout sessions are generally free of charge and are offered on a first come first serve basis. Scheduled sessions will be created as "Events" and will show up on the Home Page in the "A Look Ahead" table, on the "Events Calendar" and on the "Breakout Session" selection under the "Resources" menu .

To learn more about: 

  - How to join a breakout session

  - How to Host a breakout session

  - Review the Breakout Session Schedule

Click here.

Women in Turning Breakout Sessions

These Breakout Session are intended for WGNC Women Turners where they have an opportunity to get together each month and share various aspects of turning. The topics will change each month and will be determined by the session participants. Topics will not be soley oriented to turning but can encompass other areas of interest like sharpening, tool choice, embellishments, finishing etc.

The sessions are scheduled each month, usually on the Saturday after the monthly demonstration. To sign up and/or check availability, look in the "A Look Ahead" section on the Home page for session days. You can go to the event for more information by clicking on the Day/Event listed.

The Bull City Woodshop

Woodturning Volunteers Needed

Pass your skills, knowledge, and passion for woodturning onto the next generation!

The Bull City Woodshop is looking for woodturners who can invest 2.5 hours per week into the lives of students in Durham County by instructing students through the Bull City woodturning curriculum developed by local turner Meryl Valnes.

Class times are Monday- Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm and Monday AND Thursday 1:00 - 3:00pm

Contact Andrea for more information! bullcitywoodshop@gmail.com 919-433-7389