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Individual Skills: Crafts
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11/28/2010 - 12/3/2010
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RIPLEY, WEST VIRGINIA


Holiday Woodturning

Program #: 8689RJ
Individual Skills: Crafts; Holidays, Festivals & Events
Also available without accommodations for commuters 		ACTIVITY
LEVEL:
 2

5 nights
6 days

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11/28/2010



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Christmas tree with all turned ornaments from Holiday Woodturning class. - Ann Wood
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Celebrate the holidays by exploring spindle woodturning on a wood lathe and making different tree ornaments. In addition to creating a hollow tree ornament students will make a fan pull.



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Program in association with Cedar Lakes Crafts Center, embracing timeless crafts in tranquil Appalachia.



Ripley

Nestled in the Appalachian foothills of the Ohio River Valley in the western part of the state, the county seat of Ripley features a historic downtown and theater and easy access to nearby areas of natural beauty, abundant wildlife and hiking trails.



Road Scholar Instructors

Joe Smith
Self-taught woodturner Joe Smith has honed his skills since 1991. A Kanawha County native and retired professional roofer, Joe set up shop in Frame, W.V. and operates a successful craft business with his wife, Mary. Joe creates his one-of-a-kind vessels from burls and native woods found in the West Virginia mountains, and his work has been featured in exhibitions throughout the state. Joe has been president of the Mountaineer Woodturners since 2004 and an instructor for Road Scholar since 2003.
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