{"product_id":"2026-10-23-scandinavian-bowl-turning-on-a-spring-pole-lathe","title":"2026-10-23 - Scandinavian Bowl Turning on a Spring Pole Lathe","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule: \u003c\/strong\u003eOctober 23-25 (9:00-5:00 pm CT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/david-susag\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003eDavid Susag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of Instruction: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeginner Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell before the industrial period brought us mechanized power lathes, a foot-powered lathe was an important tool for making round and hollow objects such as bowls, cups, plates, furniture, and farm tool parts. These wooden objects ranged from simple and easily replaceable to finely crafted, treasured works of art. Join bowl turner David Susag for a three-day introduction to the foot-powered spring pole lathe with an emphasis on creating Nordic-style bowls common from the Viking period through industrialization. Students will work through the process of preparing bowl blanks, hollowing, and shaping bowls while learning about the mechanics and designs of this simple but effective tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake \u003c\/strong\u003ethe companion class \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/collections\/metalworking-and-knifemaking-folk-art-courses\/products\/2026-10-22-making-tools-for-bowl-turning?variant=43814021365834\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMaking tools for Bowl Turning\u003c\/a\u003e on October 22 for a discounted rate when taken together!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical ability: Foot-powered lathe turning requires coordination, balance, and physical exertion. This class requires physical strength and stamina, as well as the ability to balance on one leg for extended periods of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkill level: While no previous turning experience is necessary, students are encouraged to have previous experience working with green wood, such as a spoon or bowl carving class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA $50 materials fee is payable to the instructor during class. Students should bring their own safety glasses and are encouraged to bring their own carving axes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVesterheim's woodworking classes are supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from the Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnrollment Deadline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 2, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/folk-art-school\/#cancellation-policy\" title=\"Cancellation Policy\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Cancellation Policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/scholarships-discounts\/\" title=\"Scholarships and Discounts\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn about Scholarships and Discounts.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" title=\"Folk Art School Current Courses\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Non-Member Tuition","offer_id":43810328150090,"sku":"IP.2026.Q4.53","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Member Tuition","offer_id":43810328182858,"sku":"IP.2026.Q4.53MT","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Non-Member Dual Class Making Tools for Bowl Turning","offer_id":44083349782602,"sku":"IP.2026.Q4.53DC","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Member Dual Class Making Tools for Bowl Turning","offer_id":44083350110282,"sku":"IP.2026.Q4.52DC","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/2022.001.001-3_1_53cebe4c-4359-45e0-b7c3-4d1c3b1728f6.jpg?v=1784140297","url":"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/products\/2026-10-23-scandinavian-bowl-turning-on-a-spring-pole-lathe","provider":"Vesterheim Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}