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2025 DATES: 10/18, 11/8, 12/13
2026 Dates: 1/17, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11, 5/16

Time: 10AM - 4PM

JOHNSON'S WORKBENCH - CHARLOTTE MI

In this 1-Day hands-on workshop, you’ll learn lathe and tool safety, how to obtain and prepare wood blanks, tool selection, sharpening, methods for mounting the blank, how to push cut, pull cut, and shear (angel hair) cut with the bowl gouge, sanding (power and hand), and finishing options.

All wood is supplied. If you have a chuck and bowl gouge, please bring them to class. Wait for class discussion if you plan to buy them. Wear short sleeves, bring a sack lunch, and some form of eye protection.

Classes are limited to three people, hands on guidance and personal attention is guaranteed.

Instructor: Tom Brimhall of the Mid-Michigan Woodworkers Guild

COST: $150. A deposit of $75 must be received before he day of class to reserve your spot in class. We accept all forms of payment. Checks should be written to Johnson’s Workbench. Any refunds must be approved by the instructor, Tom Brimhall.

TO REGISTER: PLEASE CALL THE WORKBENCH, AT (800) 292 - 5973 OR TOM BRIMHALL, AT (517) 648 - 6826. | CLASS SIZE: 3.

ROUTER BOWL

TRAY CLASS

2024 CLASS DATE: JUNE 22. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

JOHNSON'S WORKBENCH - CHARLOTTE MI

With the help of a router, templates, and a drill press, you can create divided bowls and trays. You’ll discover how a combination of woods can be used to create interesting projects. Take home your finished bowl OR TRAY.

Instructors: Rocco Buysee and Tom Brimhall of the Mid-Michigan Woodworkers Guild

COST: $35 materials cost.

TO REGISTER: PLEASE CALL 800-292-5937.