Woodworking on a Lathe: Turning Projects with Nick Rosato

Join Nick Rosato, professional woodturner and owner of Rosato Woodturning for this hands-on and step-by-step introduction to wood turning! In these two-session classes, you’ll learn how to safely and confidently use a lathe to create projects of your choice. No prior woodworking or lathe experience required. Learn essential lathe safety, tool techniques, and how to create balanced, symmetrical designs.

Select your project of choice during registration. Each class will focus on form, balance, and techniques specific to your project. Whether your style is modern or organic, you’ll enjoy transforming a solid block of wood into a keepsake or gift. Bring your ideas, inspiration photos, or sketch.

Woodturning Project Suggestions
- Christmas Trees
- Mushrooms
- Vases
- Spinning Tops
- Table/Spool Legs
- Candlesticks/Votives
- Tree Ornaments
- Snowmen, Bottle Stoppers
- Bowls

Each participant will have their own lathe to use during class, and wooden blanks (maple, birch or cherry) are included in the course fee, however feel free to bring your own wood if you want a specific or more pricey wood species.

Are you a woodturner with lathe experience? Use this time to gain access to the CVU woodshop tools and lathes to work independently on your projects.

Wear closed toed shoes, hat (hair tied back), and bring your own protective eye wear/goggles. No loose clothing, jewelry, or accessories! Note: Only 7 spots available per session. Min age: 16+

My husband and I absolutely loved the Access Trees and Mushrooms Woodturning Workshop with Nick. His expertise and encouraging guidance made stepping up to a rapidly spinning lathe for the first time a fabulous experience. - can't wait to take another class!!
Many Thanks, Peg

Nick Rosato

Instructor

Hello. I'm Nick Rosato. I'm the hands behind Vermont Peppermill. I'm a professional woodturner living in Vermont. I've been carving trees since 2007. I mainly focus on kitchenware and home goods. I love carving freshly cut trees into huge bowls I call cauldrons. I also like making pepper mills because it utilizes smaller chunks of tree and is a way to express grain patterns in a completely different form.

The carving process is a relationship between the tree and my gouges. I'm always searching for decorative grain patterns, scar marks, bark inclusions, knots, or just plain straight grain wood. For instance, ash is dynamite if you want reliable straight grain. On the other hand, the cross-section of a large black locust tree is as amorphous as a puddle. I also turn projects for the building trades such as balusters, newel posts, column bases, porch posts, and other random projects. I've been selling my work at the Burlington Farmer's Market for the past 10 years or so. And I also attend art and craft shows through the year.

For five years I was president of the Woodchuck Woodturners, a Vermont chapter of the American Association of Woodturners. I also was an instructor at Shelburne Craft School, CVU ACCESS program, and Vermont Woodworking School.