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Instructor at Fallbrook School of the Arts in Fallbrook, CA leading a class in one of the various art mediums

Ernesto Aquino’s story is one of courage, both on the battlefield and in the face of personal challenges. While on his fifth combat deployment, Ernesto was medevacked back to the U.S., where he found solace in the art of woodturning. 

His approach is intuitive and respectful; he ‘lets the wood talk’, allowing each piece to shape its destiny, much like his own journey. Ernesto’s work is deeply personal, often using historic materials like World War II-era woods and teak from battleships, infusing each creation with a piece of history.

Extending beyond the lathe—Ernesto is passionate about sharing his craft with fellow veterans, offering a pathway to recovery and artistic expression.

Visit Warrior Oak Woodturning: https://warrioroak.com/#

Mediums

Woodturning

Classes & Workshops

Classes and workshops offered by Fallbrook School of the Arts in Fallbrook, CA for students to develop their artistic skills across different mediums
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January 28, 2025
Instructor: Ernesto Aquino
Level: All
Minimum Age: 18

Classes and workshops offered by Fallbrook School of the Arts in Fallbrook, CA for students to develop their artistic skills across different mediums
Make a Pen

January 21, 2025
Instructor: Ernesto Aquino
Level: All
Minimum Age: 18

Classes and workshops offered by Fallbrook School of the Arts in Fallbrook, CA for students to develop their artistic skills across different mediums
Make a Pen

January 27, 2025
Instructor: Ernesto Aquino
Level: All
Minimum Age: 18

Classes and workshops offered by Fallbrook School of the Arts in Fallbrook, CA for students to develop their artistic skills across different mediums
Make a Pen

January 23, 2025
Instructor: Ernesto Aquino
Level: All
Minimum Age: 18

Classes and workshops offered by Fallbrook School of the Arts in Fallbrook, CA for students to develop their artistic skills across different mediums
Make a Pen

January 30, 2025
Instructor: Ernesto Aquino
Level: All
Minimum Age: 18

Classes and workshops offered by Fallbrook School of the Arts in Fallbrook, CA for students to develop their artistic skills across different mediums
Make a Pen

January 20, 2025
Instructor: Ernesto Aquino
Level: All
Minimum Age: 18

Classes and workshops offered by Fallbrook School of the Arts in Fallbrook, CA for students to develop their artistic skills across different mediums
Make a Pen

January 29, 2025
Instructor: Ernesto Aquino
Level: All
Minimum Age: 18

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Instructors at Fallbrook School of the Arts in Fallbrook, CA guiding students through a diverse range of artistic classes and workshops

Ernesto

Aquino

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