WINTER ADULTS: Lathe Pen Turning Workshop (January 9)

Course Description:     
Join us for an immersive experience where you'll learn the entire process of creating a beautiful wooden pen from start to finish. This hands-on class will guide you through every step needed to make a pen on your own. By the end of the session, each participant will leave with a handcrafted wooden pen.

What You’ll Learn:
—   Selecting and preparing the wood
—   Using a lathe to shape your pen
—   Sanding and finishing techniques
—   Assembling the pen components

Whether you're a beginner or have some woodworking experience, this class is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all skill levels. Come ready to create and leave with a unique, handmade pen!

Instructor: Palo Coleman
Palo Coleman is a wood turner and builder, with a turning studio at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After studying under Alan Hark, Palo has developed his own intuitive approach to the wood turning process. He specializes in reviving historical tools and techniques and in reclaiming and salvaging wood that would otherwise go to waste. He believes that each piece of wood has a story to express. In addition to his turning activities, Palo... Learn More »
Age range: 
Adult
Students min/max: 
3/3
Duration: 
1 day
Day/time: 
Thursday, January 9, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Dates: 
January 9, 2025
Location: 
Room 109
Cost: 
$120