BOOK-A-CLASS
SIGN UP FOR A SPECIALITY WOODTURNING CLASS at Nick Agar Studios in Brooklet near Savannah, Georgia. Enjoy an opportunity to learn about woodturning, sculpture, pyrography, airbrushing, and wood art from Nick and other renowned teachers and join the legion of students who have advanced their skills through his classes over the last 30 years.
Unlike other studios with large classes, the Woodturning Studio has five (5) spaces, and the Power Carving, Pyrography & Airbrushing Studio has a maximum of six (6) spaces, to give you a greater opportunity for hands-on learning. The most innovative professional equipment is available in both of Nick’s purpose-built studios.
CLASS SIGNUP POLICY
- Full amount required to signup, no deposits.
- Refunds are not available if you cancel.
- Refunds in full only if Nick cancels a class.
- If you cancel 45 days before a class, you may apply this amount to a future class within six months of your cancelled class date.
- Exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
IMPORTANT NOTE: 5 Students Per Class Maximum. Booking is disabled automatically when a class reaches its 5 student limit.
Please contact NIck if you’re still interested in that particular class and you will be added to a waiting list in case someone cancels. You may also want to ask if another class will be available. Thank you.
UPCOMING CLASSES & REGISTRATION
ADDRESS: 104 Lee St., Brooklet, GA 30415 | NEAREST AIRPORT: Savannah Hilton Head Airport-SAV
ACCOMMODATIONS: Marriot & Holiday Inn – Statesboro, GA; VRBO and ABNB are also available locally in Brooklet
Ceramic Effects In Woodturning | FEBRUARY 20-22, 2025
THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD.
DATE: February 20-22, 2025. | TIME: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
CLASS SIZE: 3-5 Students | CLASS LENGTH: 3 Days
CLASS FEE: $850. | LAB FEE: Determined by subject & materials (e.g $50-$150)
SKILL LEVEL: Basic to Advanced
DESCRIPTION: This is an exciting never before offered class that lets you explore Raku and other ceramic effects that you can apply to wooden surfaces. We will use milk paints, airbrushing for smoked or burnt areas, stippling with atomizers plus other treatments to emulate a unique and effective long lasting pottery look.
DAY 1: We will look at pottery shapes and then turn forms that best suit the effect you are looking for. I have numerous reference books to inspire creative ideas.
DAY 2: With our canvases prepared, we will start with the milk paint base coat. While the milk paint dries we will turn our attention to creating masks and other shapes that we will use when we add the Raku or your chosen effects. We will also look at adding gesso and some acrylic pastes to create yet another unique surface.
DAY 3: On the last day we will add the finishing touches to our porcelain surfaces and other pottery designs by adding acrylic paints and other mediums to complete your unique pieces.
Create Your Own Class I | MARCH 6-8, 2025
THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD.
Contact me with your ideas and
let’s bring your vision to life!
DATE: March 6-8, 2025 | TIME: 8:30 am -5:00 pm
CLASS SIZE: 3–5 Students | CLASS LENGTH: 3 Days
CLASS FEE: $850. | LAB FEE: Determined by subject & materials (e.g. $50-$150)
SKILL LEVEL: Basic to Advanced
DESCRIPTION: Introducing the first installment of our highly sought-after class!
Join forces with your fellow woodturning compadres to tailor-make a class that perfectly matches your interests. Each participant will enjoy exclusive use of their own fully equipped American Beauty Lathe suite, complete with an extensive selection of cutting-edge tools including airbrushing, pyrography and power carving equipment. There are no limits to what we can explore together.
Transformative Woodturning: Elevate your Creations with Surface Texture | MARCH 13-15, 2025
THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD.
DATE: March 13-15, 2025. | TIME: 8:30 am -5:00 pm
CLASS SIZE: 5 Students | CLASS LENGTH: 3 Days
CLASS FEE: $750. | LAB FEE: $150.
SKILL LEVEL: Some Woodturning Experience to Advanced
CLASS DESCRIPTION: in this class, students will have numerous opportunities to explore surface techniques. You are encouraged to invent a new texture using the variety of tools provided. Each student will receive detailed instructions on bowl-turning techniques, including push/pull and shear cuts. Additionally, you will learn to sharpen and hone tools using the Tormek T-8 grinder.
We will use Chroma Craft finishes to create stunning copper, bronze pewter, and rust effects on wooden surfaces. You can also craft your own Nick Agar signature Viking Sunset bowl, incorporating surface enhancements such as pyrography engraving and punching.
The course will also cover spindle and end grain turning with projects like goblets and chalices.
Create Your Own Class II | MARCH 20-22, 2025
THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD.
Contact me with your ideas and
let’s bring your vision to life!
DATE: March 20-22, 202 | TIME: 8:30 am -5:00 pm
CLASS SIZE: 3–5 Students | CLASS LENGTH: 3 Days
CLASS FEE: $850. LAB FEE: Determined by subject & materials (e.g. $50-$150)
SKILL LEVEL: Basic to Advanced
DESCRIPTION: The second installment of our highly sought-after class! Join forces with your fellow woodturning compadres to tailor-make a class that perfectly matches your interests.
Each participant will enjoy exclusive use of their own fully equipped American Beauty Lathe suite, complete with an extensive selection of cutting-edge tools including airbrushing, pyrography and power carving equipment. There are no limits to what we can explore together.