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.