By offering classes, we hope to teach beginners and advanced learners about skills and techniques. Unless noted, all required tools and materials are provided so all the student is responsible for when they show up is learning and having fun.
The resident Mann Tool instructor, David Pietras, is a South Carolina native and has lived in Columbia for 53 years. He started woodworking in 1978 when he was hired by Doc Wildes Funky House Building CompanyTools. His love for the forests and his passion for wood shows in many of his designs and projects. One of his favorite things he has done in his career was being a high school woodworking teacher for four years.
No experience required. In this entry level class we will show you how to set up the lathe and guide you through the proper procedure to complete a Slimline acryllic pen. Everyone will turn a pen.
See ScheduleWe will show you how to set up for bowl turning and guide you through the turning process using the proper tools to complete the bowl. Students will take home one project.
See ScheduleLearn how to prepare a green log for turning.We will also discuss drying and storage. Everyone will turn a bowl.
See ScheduleThis course will guide you through the process to make a wooden platter. Students will take home one project.
See Schedule6:00pm-8:30pm. Students will follow along with the instructor as he lays out various techniques and discusses several strategies to get the most out of your CNC or Shaper Origin. He will also cover some inexpensive or free software that will give you more options in creating unique projects.
See ScheduleEver thought of making a river table? Mixing epoxy and wood together makes a beautiful combination. All it takes is some time and few materials. This class will show you how to make a form, prep your wood, mix your epoxy, color your epoxy, and extract the finished product from the form. The wood will be ambrosia maple and any coloring of your choice. This class is making the top only. We do ask that you bring a drill (not an impact) to mix the epoxy, and an orbital sander. You can take the finished product home with you. The table will be approximately 24”x16”X1.25”. This is a 2 day class spanning two consecutive Saturdays.
See ScheduleIn this unique class students will learn how to make a lidded box on the lathe. Topics covered will include safety, wood selection, design, proper mounting techniques and finish. Everyone will turn a box. Some turning experience is required.
See ScheduleThis class will take you through the processes of turning a wooden Tulip flower. Everyone takes home a flower.
See ScheduleNo experience required. In this entry level class we will show you how to set up the lathe and guide you through the proper procedure to complete a slimline wooden pen.
See Schedule| Title | Date | Time | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Pen Turning | (Thu) 5.06.2021 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | $80.00 | Class Full |
| Bowl I: Beginners Bowl Turning | (Fri) 5.07.2021 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $105.00 | Class Full |
| Bowl I: Beginners Bowl Turning | (Sat) 5.08.2021 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $105.00 | Class Full |
| Turned Tulip Class | (Fri) 5.14.2021 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $105.00 | Sign Up |
| Bowl II: Log-to-Bowl | (Sat) 5.15.2021 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $105.00 | Class Full |
| Turned Lidded Box | (Fri) 5.21.2021 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $105.00 | Sign Up |
| Bowl IV: Wooden Platter Class | (Sat) 5.22.2021 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $105.00 | Sign Up |
| River Table Class-Two Day Class | (Sat) 6.12.2021 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM | $400.00 | Class Full |
| Acrylic Pen Turning | (Thu) 6.24.2021 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | $85.00 | Sign Up |
| Bowl I: Beginners Bowl Turning | (Fri) 6.25.2021 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $105.00 | Sign Up |
| Bowl II: Log-to-Bowl | (Sat) 6.26.2021 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | $105.00 | Sign Up |
| CNC 101: Intro to Software | (Wed) 6.30.2021 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | $65.00 | Sign Up |
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