“The lower 48 is a gem. I have been volunteering with Jolie once a week for about a year. This day has become the one I really look forward to!

Jolie - the owner of the lower 48 - is talented, attentive to students’ needs and fun to work with. She shares her love of wood turning and it’s highly contagious!

I started knowing nothing about wood turning (but with some wood working experience). I can now handle small projects without much supervision and looking forward to learning more about the trade.

If you’re considering taking a wood turning class, I wouldn’t consider a second before signing up. The classes are small and Jolie goes the extra mile to make sure everyone learns.”

“I took a beginning woodturning class with Jolie and it was honestly awesome. She was fun, super helpful, and really broke down each step to make sure we were comfortable before moving forward. I asked a million questions and she answered each one patiently and encouragingly. I’m definitely hooked and will for sure be going back. Highly recommend!!”

“It was such a treat taking a wood turning class with Jolie! She’s amazingly patient, thorough in her instructions, a clear expert in her craft, down to earth, and funny as hell. She showed me exactly how to be the boss of those seemingly intimidating wood turning machines. I didn’t want to stop! Wood turning is super addictive and highly satisfying. The wood takes shape quickly and pretty soon I had a beautiful candle stem holder we polished and I felt very proud to take home. Felt empowered! Highly recommend any class here.”