Details

• This is a shared studio session rather than a structured class. Guidance will be tailored to each participant’s project and experience, but the session is not intended to replace required tool training or safety authorization.
• The Guided Pen Turning Open Studio is limited to making pens and other authorized small items with carbide turning tools.
• Participants must bring their own pen kits, blanks, and other project-specific materials. 
• Lathes carbide turning tools, and standard pen-making equipment will be shared with participants. Participants may use only those tools and equipment for which they have already completed the required training and safety authorization.

Prerequisites

• Participants must have completed Introduction to Pen Turning or otherwise be authorized to use the lathe and carbide turning tools for pen making.

Class Policies

• You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid dangling clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
• Ages 14 and up are welcome.