June - San Diego Woodturners

San Diego Woodturners Page 14 June 2013
We are looking into the possibility
of bringing Richard Raffan
to San Diego for some hands-on
classes the week before next
years Utah Symposium. Utah
will be May 15-17, 2014 (Super
Wednesday is the 14th and we
will have an evening party on
the 13th) so classes would probably
be held between May 6 and
11.
I need some feedback as to how
many members would be interested.
As most of you know
Richard is a legend in woodturning.
He is not traveling as
much as he used to so I would
like to take advantage of the
opportunity if we have enough
interest. He probably would not
be doing a demo since he was
here 2 years ago….just some
hands on workshops.
Class With Richard Raffan - 2014
shop would cost @ $275-300
and a 3 day would be @ $400-
$425 and would as usual include
wood and lunch.
Richard is more expensive
because he is worth it. This is
an opportunity to get up close
and personal instruction from
the best instructor I know (and
one of the nicest people you will
ever meet).
I have worked with him and
watched him a number of times
and I learn a lot more every time
about tool handling, design, etc.
Just as a comparison when Richard
teaches at Craft Supplies
each of 11 students pays $900
for 4 ½ days (plus transportation
to Provo, hotel and meals).
Our classes are a bargain. Only 8
people, close to home and lunch
Pictures from the Fair
Tom Edwards puts the finishing
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