Aaron Hammer

Introduction to Creative Exploration in Wood Turning

August 2 - 7, 2026

Open to All Skill Levels

Woodturning

Overview

In this workshop, students will develop the basic skills of turning wood on a lathe, building confidence and exploring the creative potential of the medium through spindle and bowl turning. This beginner-friendly workshop focuses on gaining familiarity with the lathe, safety, sharpening tools, basic cuts, wood selection, bowl blank preparation, and mounting techniques. Participants will learn, practice, and refine their techniques while completing multiple projects, including making bottle stoppers, carving mallets, LED votive lamps, natural-edge and traditional bowls. No previous woodturning experience is necessary, making this a beginner-friendly deep dive into the craft.

Course Fee : $852.00

Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost Breakdown

Registration Fee

$50.00

One Week Workshop Tuition

$852.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$902.00

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Artist Bio

Aaron Hammer

Aaron Hammer is an award-winning artist who was born in Kansas City and has lived and worked in Hawai’i for 32 years. Working with previously-felled Hawai’i-grown trees, Aaron feels a deep responsibility to fully utilize the precious logs that come to him by creating unique gift items and one-of-a-kind heirloom quality vessels. Giving new life to fallen trees is a joy for him. Aaron is a skilled and accomplished teacher who has a deep love for sharing the ancient and magical art of woodturning with others. He has taught at several institutions including Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Pratt Fine Art Center in Seattle, and presented at the largest woodturning festival in Europe in Saxony, Germany, in May 2024. Aaron's work can be found in the collections of The Museum of Art in Wood, Helen Drutt-English, Garrison Keillor, George Clooney, and His Holiness The Dalai Lama. His current work can be found in fine art galleries throughout the Hawaiian islands.

Artist Website

Explore the Wood Studio

With a dedicated building to all things wood, the John Jordan Wood Building, it should come as no surprise that our wood workshops have developed a bit of a reputation for being the best of the best. A dedicated woodturning studio, machine room, and woodworking studio offer a wide range of equipment and options for students and instructors alike. From woodturning to furniture making, greenwood appliques to carving, the sky is the limit for what our wood workshops can do.

Explore the Wood Studio