Turn a Wooden Pen

Turn your own custom wooden pen! Learn lathe basics, shaping, sanding, and assembly—take home a handcrafted pen. In this hands-on class, you’ll create your own custom wooden pen using a Rockler pen hardware kit and a variety of beautiful wood species. This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through the full pen turning process—from preparing your blank to shaping, sanding, finishing, and final assembly—resulting in a functional, handcrafted pen you’ll be proud to use or gift. What You’ll Do: • Select your pen blank from a variety of domestic and exotic wood species • Cut your blank to length using a bandsaw • Drill the blank to accept the brass tube using a drill press • Mount the blank on a lathe using a pen mandrel • Turn and shape your pen using Rockler carbide turning tools • Sand the pen to a smooth finish • Apply a durable, easy-to-use finish • Assemble the pen hardware using a pen press What’s Included: • Pen hardware kit and wood blank • All materials, supplies, and consumables • Use of Rockler tools and accessories • Use of Rockler safety gear Important Info: • Ages 14+ — minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian • Class is beginner-friendly — no prior experience needed • Attendees will be using power tools—proper safety instruction and equipment will be provided • Each attendee takes home their completed wooden pen