Rudy Lopez class projects

[Jim Seyfried]

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to attend a two day demo by Rudy Lopez, followed by two days of hands on training. This was a Michigan Association of woodturners event. Rudy is a very entertaining and skilled demonstrator, he is also very good at teaching in the hands on training. I throughly enjoyed the four days of training and would recommend attending his demo if you get the chance. I have been finishing up some turnings, here are a couple of turnings that I made in the class.

walnut2trn4016.jpgwalnut2trn4013.jpgwalnut2trn4017.jpg Twice turned walnut bowl; it is about 7" x 3 1/2"
walnutCr3916.jpgwalnutCr3917.jpgwalnutCr3920.jpg Walnut crotch winged bowl; it is about 10" x 9" x 1 3/4". I broke some of the bark off the top of the bowl while sanding.

[Don Orr]

Beautiful work-you learn well grasshopper.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice work Jim!

I had the pleasure of meeting Rudy and also attending his demo while John Keeton and I were at the Ohio Symposium last October. Rudy is a very good demonstrator, highly skilled, relatable and explains everything he is doing - while - he is doing it! Highly recommend Rudy and bet his class was a lot of fun to take!

[guy laizure]

I attended both days of the demo.Rudy does a great job of explaining everything and the Michigan Association of Woodturners facility is top notch.

[Jim Seyfried]

Thanks Don and Steve! And yes the class was a lot of fun to take!

[Jeff Gilfor]

Rudy is awesome, and a personal friend of mine. We are also fellow members of my local wood-turning club (Tricounty Wood Turners, Florida). Every time I see him, I learn something! He does love those "flat bowls". They are fun as heck, but make a LOT of noise. I can only imagine a class full of them going at once. Can you say "ear protection"?

I really like the top one there. Not that the other is any less nice; just not my style. Making them teaches and requires some good tool handling doesn't it?

[Steve Mawson]

Yes you do learn well, like the bowl with the natural edge. Rudy is good enough that he can work and talk at the same time.