Madjax Maker Force Offers Lathe 102 Twig Pot Workshop January 24

Madjax Maker Force ran a Lathe 102 "Twig Pot" hands-on session on Saturday, January 24, offering members a focused opportunity to move beyond basic turning and practice intermediate lathe techniques. The three-hour workshop, scheduled from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, fit into the venue’s maker programming and targeted members ready to expand their lathe time and project repertoire.

The session centered on producing a twig pot, a small turned form that challenges turners to manage grain, shape, and finish in a compact piece. Madjax Maker Force designed the class for turners who have completed introductory work and want supervised practice with intermediate-level skills. The hands-on format emphasized practical, tool-and-material-focused learning rather than demonstration-only instruction, giving attendees time at the headstock to experiment and refine control.

Madjax’s events calendar also showed additional maker nights and wood- and lathes-related programming through late January, creating several nearby chances for members to build continuity in their skill development. By clustering Lathe 102 with other woodturning offerings, Madjax Maker Force encourages steady progression: members can attend multiple sessions to reinforce techniques learned during a single workshop and apply them to personal projects.

Practical value from the workshop is straightforward. Attendees left with a completed twig pot and repeatable steps for future projects, plus guided time on equipment and peer feedback. For those who turn at home, the session provided bench-tested approaches that reduce wasted stock and improve consistency when tackling small hollow forms or decorative vessels. For members newer to the community, Lathe 102 served as a gateway into the maker space’s tooling and safety culture, helping participants feel comfortable returning for open shop time and advanced classes.

Madjax Maker Force’s programming continues to lean into skills-based, member-focused offerings that blend short workshops with ongoing maker nights. Members who missed the Jan 24 session should check the Madjax events calendar for similar opportunities and plan to join upcoming woodturning nights to keep skill-building momentum. Consistent lathe time and targeted workshops like Lathe 102 are the quickest route from curiosity to confident turning, and Madjax Maker Force is keeping that pathway open for its community.