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

I have been a production salad bowl maker for 20 years. I produce utilitarian bowls geared towards American Crafts Galleries. I also produce one of a kind burial urns, nested bowl sets, canisters, and hollow forms.

I feel my years as a production turner have made me aware of the importance of repetition to perfect a skill. I feel I can translate this skill to my students to make them more skillful and productive.

I have taught at every major craft school around the world and find Craft Supplies USA to be the best. The quality of the machines and the ability to deliver high quality timber for my projects is very important for a good experience.

Projects & Skills Taught in This Workshop

Projects: (may vary due to time restraints)

• Salad Bowl
• Box
• Hollow Form
• Bowl Coring with the Kelton® Center Saver System
• Nested Set of Bowls
• Natural Edge Bowl
• Platter
• Calabash Bowl
• Thread Chasing

Skills:

• Proper Sharpening- Free Hand
• Proper Tool Selection
• Shear Scraping Techniques
• Tool Control
• Correct Tool Techniques
• Creating Good Design and Form
• Thread Chasing
• Finishing Techniques
• Wood Harvesting and Selection
• Hollowing Techniques
• Creating Various Tool Grinds that Fit You
• Proper Chucking Techniques
• Turning and Finishing of Unseasoned Wood

Registration information:
Our workshop is located in beautiful Provo, Utah, just 40 minutes south of Salt Lake City.
Upon registering for a class, we will send you a packet containing helpful information when planning your trip, including hotels near us and other fun things to do during your visit to Utah.

In the event of cancellation:
We reserve the right to cancel workshops up to 4 weeks prior to the class date. In the event of a workshop cancellation, full tuition will be refunded. Please do not make airline reservations more than 4 weeks prior to the first day of class as we do not reimburse for any travel expenses incurred.

Student Cancellation:
Cancellations less than 6 weeks prior to the start of class will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee.