Registration, Tuition, and other information
 

Registration

To register for classes call Rebecca Tilden at
207-563-2345 or send her an email.

Your payment will hold your place in the class. We recommend that you register early because classes often fill up quickly and enrollment is always limited to a maximum of six students.

Payment Options: Checks are preferred and should should be made out to “Woodturning School”.

Additionally,  Master Card, Visa, and Discover credit cards are also accepted.

To speak with the Director, Ken Keoughan, please call 207-563-2345, or send him an email.
 

Tuition

Four-Week Classes

As a rule, the start of our four-week classes begin during the first week of each month. They run once a week (sessions are three hours long) for four weeks.  The cost for the four-week class is $150 plus a $25 materials fee for a total of $175.

Two-Day Intensive Classes

The Two-Day Intensive class is an opportunity for you to acquire the same level of skill in one weekend and are designed for those students who have limited time during the week.

 

The cost for a Two-Day Intensive Class starts at $260 and includes coffee, breakfast pastries, lunches, snacks, soda and all materials.

Master Bowl Turning

This two day Master Bowl Turning Class costs $375 and includes coffee, breakfast pastries, lunches, snacks, soda, and the use of all tools needed and all materials.

Master Platter

Master Platter Turning costs $545; and includes coffee, breakfast pastries, lunches, snacks, soda, the use of all needed tools and
all materials, ands blanks for five pieces.

Natural Edge Bowl

Our two-day Natural Edge Bowl class costs $350. This includes all materials, breakfast, lunch, and soft drinks; as well as the use of all needed tools.

Practice Session

The charge for a 4-session group of Practice Sessions will be $120.00 with a moderator, but no instruction is provided. Students may only use materials purchased from the School.

 

Girl’s Night Out

This three hour class costs $40 and includes Chocolate Truffle Cake, coffee, and all other necessary materials.

 

This one-night class can be arranged for men, families, mixed company or member’s of any affinity group. After all - girls should not have
all the fun.

Achievement Program

Interested students may register for a Woodturning Achievement Program that provides a strong base in the fundamentals of woodturning as well as the prerequisite experience to take a variety of more advanced courses and workshops also offered by the Woodturning School.

 

Once a  student has taken Intro 1, the Achievement Program offers the three remaining elements to our Core Courses (Intro 2, Bowl 1, and Bowl 2) at an overall cost savings of $75.  Registration and payment for all three courses must be made at one time and student will have up to one year to complete all three courses. Upon completion, a certificate will be awarded which signifies that the holder is eligible to enroll in our more advanced woodturning workshops and other special programs.

Additional Information

Schedule your own special class time

We are always willing to try to run a class at times that may be different than those posted. If you see a class that you’d like to take, but the posted time does not fit into your schedule, please let us know. We need as few as four or as many as six students to run a class.  Gather a group of friends and we will work with you to find a time that works for everyone.  Or just let us know you are interested and we will contact others we know want the same class.

Overnight accommodations

We’ve compiled a list of local establishments for your consideration. We’ve even arranged for a few of them to offer reduced rates for our students. Click here for the list.
 

Price Change Policy

The Woodturning School reserves the right to change the pricing structure of any offering at any time without notice.

 

Cancellation Policy

A minimum enrollment of four students is required for each class. Full refunds will be issued if a class is canceled, or a credit can be applied toward another class. We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel classes at anytime for any reason. We reserve the right to change the fees as we see necessary. Payment in full reserves class placement.

 

Payment must be received no later than 5 business days before the first class. Up to 5 business days prior to the first class, an individual may cancel his/her class registration and receive a refund or credit upon request less a $25 registration fee.   Cancellation within 5 days of the start of a class will result in not receiving a refund. Anyone aged sixteen and over is welcome to enroll in a class. Minors will need written parental permission.
 

The Woodturning School is an LLC with a mission:

Operate a self-sufficient woodturning school offering courses
of instruction in woodturning to men, women, and teens
in an affordable, accessible and safe atmosphere.