A pen is something you use every single day. Imagine if you made it yourself. In this 2.5-hour workshop, you'll turn three custom wooden pens on a professional lathe — each one shaped, sanded, and finished by your own hands.

It's one of the most satisfying things you can make in an afternoon.

What You'll Make Three handcrafted wooden pens, each assembled with premium hardware and finished to a smooth, polished shine. Keep them, gift them, or do both — three gives you options.

What You'll Learn

• Lathe operation and spindle turning basics
• Shaping and tapering techniques
• Progressive sanding for a flawless finish
• Hardware installation and pen assembly
• Finishing methods that make the grain pop

What's Included

• All premium wood blanks and pen hardware
• Expert instruction from our team
• All professional-grade tools and safety equipment
• Finishing supplies

The Details Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 2:30 – 5:00 PM
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd, Columbia, MO
Price: $119 | All skill levels welcome

Pens make extraordinary gifts — for graduates, teachers, fathers, or anyone who appreciates something made by hand. There's a reason people who take this workshop come back. Once you've turned one, you'll want to make a dozen more.

Space is limited. Reserve your lathe today.