Woodturning Introductions

Pen Turning on Sunday Morning

Pen turning is a wonderful and gentle introduction to woodturning. The end result is a piece you can use every day or give as a gift. Many turners start out making pens, and some even sell them at craft markets or produce high-end items that go for good money.

On this short course, suitable even if you have no experience at all, running on Sunday mornings, join Martin as he explains pen turning, the kit used before professionally guiding you through the process of making your very own quality rollerball pen.

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    6. Pay a deposit or the full balance.

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    7. What next?

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    8. *Minimum Numbers.

      In the rare occurrence that there are fewer than three students enrolled on the course 7 days prior to the booked date, we may not run the course. If this is the case, will contact you and offer you an alternative date or a full refund.

More Information

  • Your Day Includes:

    - A place on a group of up to 5 students
    - Prepared blanks and fantastic UK designed roller ball pen kit
    - Use of machinery
    - Use of Tools
    - Use of consumables
    - PPE and Insurance

  • Timings

    - 10am: Meet at the Shop Checkout at Garthown Garden Centre before moving on to the workshop.
    - Start to make shavings!
    - 12.30pm: (1pm at the latest) End of the session with your completed pen!

  • Tools Used

    - Pen Mandrel and Bushings
    - Spindle Roughing Gouge
    - Abrasives
    - Wood Dyes (possibly)
    - Sanding Sealer
    - Finishing Oils
    - Finishing Waxes

    The pen kit used on this course is one of the finest in the country: The Omega style rollerball pen from Taylor's Mirfield in Yorkshire.

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