Elizabeth Weber

Exploring Form, Texture, and Finish on Woodturned Vessels

October 13 - 18, 2024

Open to All Skill Levels, Advanced, Intermediate, Master Class

Wood

Overview

In this workshop, students will create bowls and learn turning techniques using various tools to achieve their desired shape. This workshop will look at a variety of surface techniques that can be used to further enhance vessels. This includes carving, texturing, and the application of color using milk paints and acrylics. Students will also learn where to find inspiration for their work and how to successfully transfer ideas onto the pieces they have created. By the end of this workshop, students will have created several pieces that tell a story.

Course Fee : $852.00

Techniques

Finding inspiration to tell your story
Form and layout on your woodturned vessels
Turning and embellishing pieces through a variety of techniques
Tool selection and proper tool use while at the lathe

Materials

Class Materials List
Please note any materials you are expected to purchase prior to arrival
Estimated fees vary based on class size and materials used

Outcomes

Proper tool selection and safety when woodturning
Telling your story through turning and embellishing
Various finishing techniques

Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost Breakdown

One Week Workshop Tuition

$852.00

Registration Fee

$50.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$902.00

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Artist Bio

Elizabeth Weber

Born and raised in Tennessee, Elizabeth Weber first specialized in engineering, earning an M.S. in civil engineering from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and working in several engineering jobs. In 2012, she moved to Seattle, WA, and in 2015 decided to nurture her artistic side through woodworking. Her first creations included several pieces of furniture in the Arts & Crafts style, but she eventually turned to smaller objects and now specializes in bowls, spoons, and boxes. Her skills range from natural finish and simple forms to highly carved and painted forms that emulate natural motifs. She is the American Association of Woodturner’s 2023 POP Artist Showcase recipient and has taught and demonstrated at schools and woodturning clubs across the country. She also helps run the Seattle Spoon Club, and serves on the Seattle Woodturners board as their program director and Women in Turning liaison.

Artist Website

Explore the Wood Studio

With a dedicated building to all things wood, the John Jordan Wood Building, it should come as no surprise that our wood workshops have developed a bit of a reputation for being the best of the best. A dedicated woodturning studio, machine room, and woodworking studio offer a wide range of equipment and options for students and instructors alike. From woodturning to furniture making, greenwood appliques to carving, the sky is the limit for what our wood workshops can do.

Explore the Wood Studio