Glenn Lucas | Woodturning Study Center
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Group lessons or individual courses in woodturning native Irish wood into bowls and functional ware. Classes for beginners interested in woodwork.
Glenn Lucas | Woodturning Study Center
1w ago
Have a look at my new video on YouTube
Almost two-hours long, this video on YouTube is one of my favourite projects – the Dublin Viking Bowl.
This beautiful closed-form shape is a great project to try.
I recorded this during a live demonstration a few years ago.
You can follow along with the steps, pause as you need to, and perhaps you can make the piece along with me.
During Covid, I demonstrated to many groups, clubs and seminars via zoom. Many had invited me to their country but due to the pandemic restrictions, my visit to them was virtual. Now that I am teaching in our beautiful new ..read more
Glenn Lucas | Woodturning Study Center
1M ago
See Glenn’s Contemporary Serving Tray video trailer on YouTube (14 mins)
In this download video Glenn shows how to make an elegant serving tray which he was commissioned to make for a restaurant.
It can be used for serving tables with drinks or morning coffee.
Purchase the full 1 hour 20 mins download video here
What you will learn:
Glenn shows how to select the right piece of wood from a log to ensure stability and a pleasing grain pattern.
A tour of the lumber yard and a look at suitable logs.
Selecting a log and marking out for stability and beautiful grain pattern in the finished piece.
P ..read more
Glenn Lucas | Woodturning Study Center
3M ago
Read about the Women’s Woodturning Week in the latest Women in Turing Newsletter (Nov 2023). Article by Elizabeth Weber.
More about the programme here
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Glenn Lucas | Woodturning Study Center
5M ago
In May 2023 Glenn Lucas was commissioned by Crafthub EU, to shoot 2 x videos showing how he makes a simple bowl and a platter. These videos, shot in a tutorial style, show how he goes about both projects from his workshop in Co. Carlow in southeast Ireland.
More about Crafthub EU at Glenn Lucas Woodturning
Article in August 2023 – Sunday Business Post
The Collaboration April-May 2022
The post Videos by Glenn Lucas Woodturner for Crafthub European Project (2023) appeared first on Glenn Lucas Master Woodturner ..read more
Glenn Lucas | Woodturning Study Center
9M ago
International Women’s Woodturning Exhibition
One day only – Sat 26 August 2024 from 2-6pm
At Glenn Lucas Woodturning Study Centre County Carlow – Eircode R21PC79
Dani Flowers
Rabea Gebler
Kamilla Stokkevåg
Marisa Klaster
Elizabeth Weber
Ena Dubnoff
Diana Friend
Maria Lindberg
Annette Weber
Nine women, who spent a week perfecting their turning technique at the Glenn Lucas Woodturning Study Centre in County Carlow in August, will show a collection of their signature pieces on Sat afternoon, 26th August. Each of these woodturners will bring a small selection of their beautiful work to ..read more
Glenn Lucas | Woodturning Study Center
11M ago
Read my May 2023 newsletter – with details of the advantages of quarter-sawn wood for platters and new products on my website such as a rubber-backed magnet for dust extraction hose connection to your lathe.
You can download my new video, the Large Wide-rim Platter, HERE
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Glenn Lucas | Woodturning Study Center
1y ago
Welcome to my woodturning ezine. I have been asked lots of questions recently about when or why use milk paint on woodturned pieces? Below I will give you my thoughts on this. Also included in this newsletter is some recent news about our classes, a wonderful annual scholarship and the Glenn Lucas Woodturning Club.
My April 2023 newsletter.
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Glenn Lucas | Woodturning Study Center
1y ago
Glenn Lucas Woodturning is very honoured to host an Annual Woodturning Scholarship for Professional Development
Closing date for application is Monday 17th April 2023 (Pacific time)
The Scholarship is for an upcoming artist who is considering a career in woodturning and has shown promise in the woodworking field.
The recipient will receive:
a private class with Glenn for 3 days (date to be agreed with the recipient)
accommodation for the class duration is included (B&B for one person)
a contribution towards their travel
Your application should include:
a couple of paragraphs on why you ..read more
Glenn Lucas | Woodturning Study Center
1y ago
Join me for a free workshop We were blown away by the responses to our woodturning survey sent in January. It is clear there are a number of big issues for people. We couldn’t leave these unanswered.
So we have put together an information workshop to help you on your road to becoming a better turner.
Register Now The online session from my workshop will start at 4pm Irish time on Friday 17 March (9am PDT, 12 noon EDT)
Many of you find it difficult getting motivated and trying to come up with fresh ideas. Particularly in the evening after work, or never getting to the end ..read more
Glenn Lucas | Woodturning Study Center
1y ago
See our news and read about a great opportunity for an All Women Week of Woodturning in Aug 2023.
Our December newsletter
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