Phillip Fuentes

Turning Sculptural Boxes

October 4 - 9, 2026

Open to All Skill Levels

Furniture, Wood

Overview

In this workshop, students will first learn the foundational skill of turning a lidded box on the lathe. Students will then take that skill and dramatically expand on it with carving, painting, and incorporating multiple pieces to create intriguing small sculptures. Students will work with wood, wire, paint, and more to create their objects. Technical instruction includes a thorough lesson in spindle turning, covering the use of gouges, bedans, skews, and parting tools on the lathe, as well as sharpening thought and theory. Students will leave with a couple of small sculptural pieces and the confidence to continue their practice, both on and off the lathe. This workshop is open to all skill levels.

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

Phillip Fuentes

Phillip Fuentes is a woodturner with almost 25 years of experience, beginning with furniture and architectural turnings before moving on to sculptural and artistic work. Currently based in Savannah, Georgia, he has built interiors for private aircraft and worked as a shop technician at the Gulfstream Center for Design at SCAD, guiding furniture and industrial design students. Phillip has taught workshops at craft schools throughout the Southeast, and workshops and private lessons through his own studio. His expertise is featured in a chapter on making a carving knife by hand in Drew Langsner's new edition of Country Woodcraft, published by Lost Arts Press. He is currently exhibiting work at the GreenHill Winter Show in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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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.

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