Instructors

Dale Nish -Workshop Director, one of woodturning's foremost woodturners and writers, shares his broad knowledge of woodturning and experience of nearly 40 years with students. One of our most popular instructors, Dale teaches a limited number of workshops each year and is a resource person for others.

Rex Burningham, professional woodturner and co-author of Turning Pens and Pencils, Rex will cover all the fundamentals of woodturning on a beginner level, including sharpening, wood selection, tool techniques and project ideas.
To learn more about Rex Burningham, visit www.learningturning.com

Lee Carter taught woodwork and woodturning for 20 years at Colorado State University and has a broad knowledge of woodturning. His turning classes at C.S.U. have been very popular and were always full. Lee has a great love for turning and is one of the most enthusiastic demonstrators we have encountered.

Paul Chilton, an experienced production woodturner and very popular instructor, is very personable with an exceptional talent for making students feel at ease while teaching turning techniques. A protégé of Mike Mahoney, Paul has extensive experience in production bowl turning, bowl coring and general turning techniques.
To learn more about Paul Chilton, visit www.peppermillsbydesign.com

Kip Christensen, co-author of Turning Pens and Pencils and professiotnal woodturner, is well known for his skill and expertise in woodturning. He has a solid command of both technique and design. While Kip is best known for his lidded containers, he is also comfortable working with bowls, vessels, and spindles. Kip is a professor of Industrial Design at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
To learn more about Kip Christensen, visit www.learningturning.com

Dale Dallon has assisted several instructors including Dale Nish and Kip Christensen. He is a personable and experienced teacher and communicator who strives to teach accurate tool control and quality basic cuts that can be applied to all aspects of woodturning. His 12 years of turning experience have included smooth and natural edge bowls, platters, lidded and finial boxes and goblets.

Kirk DeHeer, a long time workshop assistant and now resident instructor, Kirk DeHeer has an extensive knowledge of woodturning tools, equipment and turning techniques that will enhance any woodturner's ability level. A very popular and personable instructor, Kirk emphasizes fundamentals including sharpening and tool techniques giving students a firm foundation upon which to improve.

Keith Gotschall, a professional turner and popular demonstrator possesses the unique ability to convey the fundamentals of woodturning to students in a clear, concise manner. Keith understands what it takes to get started in woodturning and is eager to share his experience and techniques with students of all skill levels.
To learn more about Keith Gotschall, visit www.keithgotschall.com

The Utah Five is a five day course that will be taught each day by a different instructor. Possible instructors include: Dale Nish, Rex Burningham, Paul Chilton, Kip Christensen, Mike Mahoney, Kirk DeHeer, and Chris Pytlik. Topics and projects covered include turning natural edge bowls, platters and wall hangings, box making techiniques, hollow forms and various methods of surface decoration on bowls, hollow forms and platters. Proper sharpening techniques, tool use and wood selection are also covered.

Signature Course Instructors

Jimmy Clewes, England, is a full-time woodturner with a teaching studio and workshop at home. He has taught classes in England, Ireland, Norway, Iceland and the USA and is in high demand for demonstrating at the clubs in England. He is experienced in most areas of woodturning and his professional training in art and design allows him to emphasize form, surface decoration and tooling techniques. Spend a week with Jimmy and experience his woodturning activity, knowledge, helpfulness and enthusiasm.
To learn more about Jimmy Clewes, visit www.jimmyclewes.com

Mike Jackofsky specializes in hollow forms, most of which are natural edge pieces made from unique burls. He also turns bowls, including thin, natural edge bowls, asymmetrical pieces, including hollow forms with "wings" and also lidded containers. His classes will emphasize the hollowing process, from turning the shape between centers and mounting in a chuck, to hollowing the form and reverse chucking the bottom to complete the piece.
To learn more about Mike Jackofsky, visit www.mikejackofsky.com

Mike Mahoney is a full time production woodturner specializing in utility wares, nested bowls and hollow forms. Mike’s work is in many of the finest turning collections in the world. His work has been accepted into many of the top juried craft shows in the USA. Mike has demonstrated internationally in seven different countries and has produced several instructional videos and a signature line of finishes.
To learn more about Mike Mahoney, visit www.bowlmakerinc.com

Graeme Priddle is an internationally recognized woodturner, sculptor, demonstrator and workshop facilitator whose work is found in many public and private collections around the world. He is best known for sculptural turnings that reflect the environments and passions in his life in New Zealand. He will be covering a range of topics from basic turning skills to more complex turning, carving, and surface treatments. Graeme will also help students better understand how to find their own creative identity.
To learn more about Graeme Priddle, visit www.graemepriddle.co.nz

Chris Pytlik since his introduction to woodturning in 2002, Chris has been fascinated with combining striking colors with uniquely figured wood to create what is known as Transformative Glazed Wood turnings. Chris’ unique process of dying and utilizing multiple coat lacquer finishes results in truly one-of-a-kind pieces resembling blown glass.
To learn more about Chris Pytlik, visit www.chrispytlikwoodturning.com

Richard Raffan, Australia, is internationally known for his woodturning books and videos and is an excellent instructor with an extensive knowledge of woodturning. He will show his technique in turning bowls, boxes, natural edge bowls, square edge bowls, burl bowls, scoops, spindles, etc. Other areas of interest such as design and marketing will be discussed.
To learn more about Richard Raffan, visit www.richardraffan.com

Joe Wagner, one of Utah’s finest woodturners and master ornament maker is joining us for a special interest 3-day ornament making class. Joe will teach the fine points of making Sea Urchin, Acorn, Birdhouse and hollow form ornaments with finials. Learn the ‘tips and tricks’ including texturing and coloring that Joe has developed over the years.