Youth Open Shop

• The youth Open Shops are for teens (11-17) that have some lathe experience and can work somewhat independently.
• Goal is to have 2 mentors on hand for up to 4 teens.
• Teens with little or no experience are welcome, but they must be accompanied by an experienced, adult  turner.
• If teen needs a “one on one” mentor contact Mary Carol Meinken at marycarolmeinken@gmail.com  and we will try to find someone for you.
  
• A project may be selected for the evening and supplies provided. 
• Youth are invited to bring a project they are already working on or which to have help on. 
• Youth are welcome to use the wood that is available for all open shops if it suits their needs.
• Tools and safety equipment will be supplied by the OVWG.
• Bring and use your own tools & equipment if you have them.
• Teens should come in short sleeve shirts, long hair tied back, no jewelry.
• An extra crew neck t-shirt is useful to protect clothes from sawdust and shavings.
• There will be no charge to the teens for this event, but they must be members of the OVWG.
• If they need to become a member, this can be done on the website. 
• Youth memberships are only $5 per year.
• Unless otherwise arranged, a parent or other responsible adult is expected to remain at the learning center with the youth.
• Registration will close 3 days before each event so that we have time to obtain needed supplies and recruit enough adult help.