Northwest Woodturners
Woodworking classes and shop access in Portland, OR · club · since 1995 · nonprofit
Six courses listed, two for beginners. Membership is $40.00 a year. Tools include lathe and sharpening station.
- Address
- Portland, OR
Woodworking classes at Northwest Woodturners
Who can take them Members only — Students must be members of NWWT.
Bowl Turning 101
Prerequisite: None. Materials: included.
Spindle Turning 101
Prerequisite: None. Materials: included.
Bowl Turning 201
Prerequisite: Ability to complete a basic bowl except for sanding and applying finish. Materials: included.
Spindle Projects 201
Materials: included.
Sharpening
Materials: included.
Visiting turner classes
Things made here
- bowls
- hollow forms
- spindles
- pens
- boxes
- platters
Membership prices and shop access
Open to the public — Open Shop is directed toward the new turner but all are welcome.
Beginners are welcome. Access: Open Shop, generally on the second Saturday of the month.
Open shop sessions
- Open ShopFreeSecond Saturday of the month · all are welcome
Individual
$40.00a year
Family
$50.00a year
Business
$65.00a year
Student
Free
- Eligibility: Grades 7 thru 12
Complimentary
Free
- How to join
- Join online, or complete the application form and mail it with a check
Tools
- lathe
- sharpening station
Also offered: Library of books and DVDs; Open Shop help from senior members; Club store of woodturning supplies; Estate program for families of deceased woodworkers.
Events and workshops
- first Thursday of every monthGeneral meeting at Multnomah Arts Center
- yearlyAnnual Summer Auction and BBQ
The team
- Roger CrooksPresident
- Dave WoodEducation Coordinator
Booking and cancellation
- Booking
- You must pay for a class within 15 minutes otherwise your registration is cancelled
- Cancellation
- You can cancel your registration within 2 days of the class and get a full refund
Map and directions
● this place · ○ nearby
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Details from northwestwoodturners.com, checked October 2026.