I got to turn a bowl today! I went to Barbara Dill's wood studio and she taught me to use a lathe. Together, we turned this bowl. I loved it, and encourage you to try it. If not wood turning, if you have a desire to try your hand at an art/craft form hitherto foreign to you, go for it!
If you are interested in taking class with Barbara, e-mail me and I'll pass your request on. Or check out her site:

http://www.barbaradill.com
Cherri