[Crw-talk] WTC Woodturning Classes

Thu Aug 15 18:15:36 CDT 2013

To Duane, Phil, and the volunteers who helped teach so many of us at WTC,

Thanks to all of you who gave of your time and effort to share your knowledge of wood turning through the classes at Western.  Additional thanks goes to all of you who do the same thing at the club meetings and at your home shops.  Because of your continuing support, many of us now enjoy a lifelong hobby that would otherwise not be nearly as rewarding.

It is unfortunate Western Technical College will no longer be offering Lifelong Learning Courses in the current format.  However, the fees charged for these courses is not enough to cover the costs.  I believe those responsible for managing the budget and the wise spending of our tax dollars are simply trying to eliminate all but the most essential expenditures.  Perhaps when the economy returns to a healthier condition, we can encourage the decision makers at Western to restore the Lifelong Learning program.

Dan 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bob Raasch 
  To: 'Patros, Robert J' ; wisawdust at charter.net ; CRW-Talk at crwoodturner.com 
  Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 3:41 PM
  Subject: Re: [Crw-talk] WTC Woodturning Classes

  I wish to echo Bob's comments. Although I did  take advantages of some of those OSN's,  I did not take notes, and my skill level show's it!  This is indeed a rich resource for the Coulee Region, it's too bad Western is choosing a different direction. One thing that is constant, is change.  Thanks Duane, you have brought joy to many people over the years through the turning classes.     

  Bob Raasch 

  From: Crw-talk [mailto:crw-talk-bounces at crwoodturner.com] On Behalf Of Patros, Robert J
  Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:40 PM
  To: 'wisawdust at charter.net'; 'CRW-Talk at crwoodturner.com'
  Subject: Re: [Crw-talk] WTC Woodturning Classes

  Duane,
  I'm sorry to hear the classes won't be offered in the future. You did a great job teaching new and experienced turners, which reflects how much CRW has grown over the years. For me, it all began when you invited us over for Open Shop Night. Those were fun and learning times, and I have the notes to prove it!
  Bob 
  Regards, Bob Patros- message sent via Blackberry

  From: wisawdust at charter.net [mailto:wisawdust at charter.net] 
  Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 02:21 PM
  To: CRW-Talk at crwoodturner.com <CRW-Talk at crwoodturner.com> 
  Subject: [Crw-talk] WTC Woodturning Classes 

  For those of you interested in taking the wooding turning classes at WTC, here's your chance.  There is a new Beginning class starting September 4 and running thru October 9.  The class will meet on Wednesdays, from 6-9 PM.  Cost is $90.40  Currently, there are 8 people enrolled in this class, with a limit of 10.  There is another Beginning Woodturning class scheduled for November 6 thru December 18.  Again meeting on Wednesdays from 6-9 PM.  There are two students signed up for this one.

  There is also an Intermediate Woodturning class scheduled for October 4 thru November 8.  This class will meet on Fridays from 6-9 PM.  Cost is the same  Currently, there is no one signed up for the class.

  This will be your last chance to take these classes at WTC.  After the fall term, WTC is doing away with the Life Long Learning program as it currently stands.  From the sounds of it, the special interest classes like woodturning will not be offered.  

  Any questions, drop me an e-mail or give me a call at 608-783-0883.

  Duane

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