Calendar of Woodturning Classes taught by Carl Ford and events (symposiums, shows, etc.) that Carl will be attending.

(Last modification: November 4, 2022)

2023
Spring Tuesday’s Jan-Apr 2023 9am-4pm	10 Day Class Class is in progress and Full Tuition $750 + Materials $25	"Tuesday’s Spring 2023 Woodturning Workshop" class in Carl Ford’s Studio in Poughkeepsie NY. Dates: Any 10 out of 12 Tuesday’s between January 10th and April 18th, 2023. Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 21 ,28, Apr 4, 11, 18. (NO class Feb 7, 14, 21, Carl is going to Galápagos Islands) If a class is canceled due to snow. Then a day will be added to the end on April 25, 2023. 10 out of 12 means students can take 2 days (weeks) off for Vacations, Honey Dues, etc.
Spring Thursday’s Jan-Apr 2023 9am-4pm	10 Day Class Class is in progress and Full Tuition $750 + Materials $25	"Thursday’s Spring 2023 Woodturning Workshop" class in Carl Ford’s Studio in Poughkeepsie NY. Dates: Any 10 out of 12 Thursday’s between January 10th and April 20th, 2023. Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, Mar 2, 6, 16, 23 ,30, Apr 6, 13, 20. (NO class Feb 9, 16, 23, Carl is going to Galápagos Islands) If a class is canceled due to snow. Then a day will be added to the end on April 27, 2023. 10 out of 12 means students can take 2 days (weeks) off for Vacations, Honey Dues, etc.
Fall Tuesday’s Aug-Dec 2023 9am-4pm	10 Day Class Registration starts on July 1st Tuition $775 + Materials $25 ($25 price increase due to inflation)	"Tuesday’s Fall 2023 Woodturning Workshop" class in Carl Ford’s Studio in Poughkeepsie NY. Create functional and artistic lathe turned objects in this 10 session class. Students of every level are free to explore their own interests. Or I can suggest a path for students based on there interest in bowls, hollow forms, spindle turning, etc. Or we can do any mix of things. I personally specialize in natural edge bowls, hollow forms and surface decorations. But, I have experience in and can teach, cut edge bowls, plates, platters, spindles, boxes, toys, lamps, etc. The only thing I don’t do is segmenting. Topics include wood selection and preparation, tool choice, tool sharpening, tool use and control, spindle turning, bowl and vessel turning, hollow turning, finishing, etc. Level: All Skill Levels (Novice, Intermediate or Expert). Ages 16 and over. Dates: Any 10 out of 12 Tuesday’s between August 29th and December 12th, 2023. Aug 29, Sept 5, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 28, Dec 5, 12 (NO class Sept 12, 19, 26, Carl is going to October Fest in Germany, Nov 21 Thanksgiving Week) If a class is canceled due to snow. Then a day will be added to the end on Dec 19, 2023. 10 out of 12 means students can take 2 days (weeks) off for Vacations, Honey Dues, etc. Time: 9am – 4pm (6 hrs with 1 hr break for lunch) Number of Students: 3 max (Small class setting!) Tuition $775.00, Plus a $25 Materials Fee for paint and sand paper. ($800 / 10 days = $80 per day / 6 hrs per day = $14 per hour, A really good deal!) Location: At Carl Ford’s Studio in Poughkeepsie NY. My studio is a bright and cherry environment. Click here for more studio info, pictures and directions. Click here for additional Class Information, Suggested Projects for Beginners and the Fine Print. Email Carl Ford (carl@carlford.us) if you want to be added to the waiting list for this class.
Fall Thursday’s Aug-Dec 2023 9am-4pm	10 Day Class Registration starts on July 1st Tuition $775 + Materials $25 ($25 price increase due to inflation)	"Thursday’s Fall 2023 Woodturning Workshop" class in Carl Ford’s Studio in Poughkeepsie NY. Same class as above. Dates: Any 10 out of 12 Thursday’s between August 29th and December 14th, 2023. Aug 31, Sept 7, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec 7, 14 (NO class Sept 14, 21, 28, Carl is going to October Fest in Germany, Nov 23 Thanksgiving Day) If a class is canceled due to snow. Then a day will be added to the end on Dec 21, 2023. 10 out of 12 means students can take 2 days (weeks) off for Vacations, Honey Dues, etc. See Tuesday’s class above for Time, Tuition, etc.

Covid Policy

My studio is in my HOUSE. Thus it is my rules!

1. All students MUST be Vaccinated! NO EXCEPTIONS!
2. I believe in science. Students MUST follow CDC Covid guidelines and New York State Covid guidelines.
3. If New York State requires a mask then I require a mask.

Snow Day Policy

I DO NOT expect anyone to drive to my house in Poughkeepsie on any day they don’t feel safe!

I watch the weather forecast in Poughkeepsie, New York City and Albany. If snow is likely to cause driving problems then I will send out an email canceling class. I try to cancel class a few days in advance. Last minute cancellations are no good! I try hard to avoid them. If a student does not respond to my email canceling a class then I will phone them.

If I cancel a class, then I will schedule a snow make up day after discussing with students. Students who come on Tuesdays, often can only come on Tuesdays. Etc. Thus, in most cases I add a “snow make up day” to then end of the class schedule.

If I don’t cancel a class and a student does not come due to snow. Then I try to work with them, to find a way we can make up the class or refund their money. I refund $78 per day for snow days. $775 / 10 days = $78 per day.

Deposit & Refund Policy

I like to have a friendly relationship with my students. Thus, what follows is somewhat flexible. I try to work with people. However, I grew up in a rough neighborhood. I am not a push over!

New students should contact me by email to schedule a class. I will ask new students to send a $100 deposit check or PayPal AFTER we agree to a class.

If a new students cancels after we have exchanged several emails then I am probably going to keep your $100 deposit. No refund. But, I may refund your $100 if there is a really good reason.

I generally do not ask for a deposit from students who have taken a class with me in the past.

All students MUST pay me the full amount (less any deposit) on the first day of class! I strongly prefer CASH! The good old fashion green stuff! I will take a personal check or Paypal. But, I prefer CASH! A personal check is NOT cash!

Weekend & Private Classes

At this time, I am not interested in teaching weekend or private classes.

I suggest you try Googling "Woodturning Classes Near Me".

When you find a place, I recommend checking it out.

1. Try to find some pictures of their woodturning studio.
   
   If I can't easily find pictures then I reject. Anyone who want to charge you money should put pictures of there facilities on the web.
   
   I would reject any place that only has mini lathes. Trying to teach someone how to turn a bowl on a mini lathe is cruel and inhumane punishment. In my not so humble onion.
   
   
2. Check out the instructor. Google "Joe Blow Woodturner".
   
   Do they have the experience that you are looking for?
   
   If you are just a beginner then paying big bucks for a well known national or international person may not be necessary.
   
   If you are looking to up your game then you probably want someone with more experience.
   
   Look for and check out pictures of instructors work.
   
   BEWARE of FALSE photos on class web pages, etc. Does the photo show what the instructor is going to teach in the class?