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Paramount Center for the Arts



Wood Arts

in Adult Classes

Beyond the Basics of Turning: Lidded Box

$55

with Guy Schafer

Calendar Apr 21, 2026 at 6 pm

Experience Level: Intermediate, some prior experience needed

Tuesday April 21, 6-9pm (1 session)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) 

Learn to safely make a beautiful lidded box on the wood lathe using a variety of tools.   

You will leave with a finished lidded box! This class is designed for those with prior experience, please join us for a beginner level class for an introduction to the lathe!

All materials to create one lidded box included in the cost of tuition

Make a 12 Piece Radial Book-Matched Veneer Panel

$199

with Steve Schwartz

Calendar Apr 25, 2026 at 9 am

Experience Level: Some Prior Experience Recommended 

Saturday April 25 & Sunday April 26, 9am-4pm (2 sessions)

Ages 18+ 

Have you ever admired a veneered table top with beautiful figure radiating out from the center?

In this class we will learn how to select, cut, and match sequential veneers to make a 12 piece radial match panel.

Each piece will be a 30 degree slice arranged and matched to show a dramatic repeating pattern. The finished panel will be about 24 inches square and ¾” thick.

All materials are included in the cost of tuition, a tool list will be shared closer to the start of class

Intro to the Art of Woodturning

$95

with Tyler Smith

Calendar Apr 27, 2026 at 6 pm

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Monday April 27-Wednesday April 29, 6-8pm (3 sessions)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) 

Experience wood-turning as you learn to safely experiment with a variety of wood chisels to create simple cuts and beginner level bowl turning techniques!

Create a top, bud vase, and a beautiful bowl with the step-by-step guidance of an experienced turner!

All materials to create class projects are included in the cost of tuition





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