Turning Classes in Louisiana

[Patrick Norris]

I am looking for small hands on turning classes in Louisiana on a nearby state. Someplace driveable. Would love to take a class with Jimmy Clewes but by the time you add airfare and hotel the cost is a bit much. Thanks in advance for any help.

Patrick

 

[Jim Reynolds]

I suggest you start with your local clubs and see if they have classes, many do. Here is what came back from the AAW website for clubs in Louisiana.



They can certainly provide you with guidance and information.

 

[hockenbery]

I’m sure you will get closer suggestions.
Jimmie clewes is a superb instructor.

I’ll suggest three are all a long long days drive. They are excellent instructors.

I ranked these in order (my simple mind) of how much they overlap with Jimmie clewes.
Nick Agar - savanna Georgia.
Rudy Lopez - Spring Hill, Florida. - talked to Rudy a couple weeks ago. Building a new shop should be doing classes now or close to it.
David Ellsworth - Weavervile, North Carolina

If you have a special interest I can perhaps suggest one over the other.
All are great at the basics.
For example if you are interested in color and texture Nick Agar is a good choice.

 

[Patrick Norris]

I suggest you start with your local clubs and see if they have classes, many do. Here is what came back from the AAW website for clubs in Louisiana.

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They can certainly provide you with guidance and information.

Although those are in La. They are in South La. I am in NW La only 10 miles to Tx border. The closest club to me is in Dallas Tx. 5 hr drive.

 

[robo hippy]

Patrick, do contact the clubs anyway. The spread/areas of where the turners live is huge, and there probably is some one fairly close to you and you could probably hook up for a 'play date'...

robo hippy

 

[Dave Landers]

Also, lots of clubs these days are also streaming their meetings and demos. Makes for a shorter drive

 

[Patrick Norris]

Also, lots of clubs these days are also streaming their meetings and demos. Makes for a shorter drive

That would certainly make for a shorter drive. LOL

 

[Jonathan Harkins]

Although those are in La. They are in South La. I am in NW La only 10 miles to Tx border. The closest club to me is in Dallas Tx. 5 hr drive.

Patrick, there is a group in Tyler, TX, not that far from you.

ETW

East Texas Woodturners Club

www.easttexaswoodturners.org

 

[Patrick Norris]

Patrick, there is a group in Tyler, TX, not that far from you.

ETW

East Texas Woodturners Club

www.easttexaswoodturners.org

Thank you Jonathan!

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

We have a club in Jackson , MS closer than that at 3.5 hours. One of our members does classes Sammy Long. Great teacher and great guy.

 

[Patrick Norris]

We have a club in Jackson , MS closer than that at 3.5 hours. One of our members does classes Sammy Long. Great teacher and great guy.

Thank you Gerald.

 

[Rusty Nesmith]

My suggestion would be a local club. The club I belong to has what we call open shop mentoring the 4th Saturday every month. Bring your own tools and wood and the pro’s will help you with all you need for free.