Also called: Bowl Turner, Wood Lathe Artist
Shapes bowls, vases, pens, and furniture parts on a spinning wood lathe.
A woodturner mounts a chunk of walnut on the lathe and slowly carves it into a thin, glowing bowl with sharp gouges. Weekends are often spent selling pieces at craft fairs or teaching a class at a woodworking club.
Approximate; often a side business.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Classes and practice; woodturning clubs teach many.
Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Woodworking.
Growing slowly (about 0% over 10 years). Similar to craft artists.
Low risk for 10 years. Each bowl or pen is shaped by hand on the lathe, which is what buyers pay for; CNC doesn't threaten craft sales.
Classes: Woodshop CTE, Art 3-D Design, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1012.
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