This year, skip the store. Give something you made with your own two hands.

In this gift-giving workshop, you’ll step up to the lathe and turn hardwood blanks into heirloom Christmas ornaments. These are the kind that come out of the box every December with a story attached. Depending on your pace, you’ll leave with up to 10 finished ornaments: enough to trim your own tree and still have handmade gifts for the people who matter most.

Never touched a lathe? Perfect. We’ll walk you through every step, from mounting your first blank to the final polished pass, with hands-on guidance the whole way. Expect a little nervousness at the start and a lot of “Did I really just make that?” by the end.

What You’ll Learn

• Lathe safety and setup
• Shaping beads, coves, and points with turning tools
• Sanding and finishing right on the lathe
• Turning one design into many: speed, rhythm, and confidence

Details

• Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 9–11 AM
• Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd, Columbia, MO
• $140 per person | Beginner friendly
• All materials, tools, and safety gear included

Only 10 spots, one per lathe. These will go fast. Claim yours, and let’s build something remarkable.