Wood Turning – Pen
Sat, Feb 08
|Sawdust and Splinters Makerspace
Discover the art of woodturning in this personalized, hands-on workshop!


Time & Location
Feb 08, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sawdust and Splinters Makerspace, 813 31st Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
About the event
Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you’ll learn the basics of operating a lathe, shaping wood, and crafting your very own custom pen. Perfect for beginners, this one-on-one session ensures you’ll leave with a beautiful, handcrafted pen and the skills to explore more woodturning projects in the future. All materials and tools are provided—just bring your willingness to try something new!
Your pen will be made from Becote wood – a yellowish brown wood with dramatic dark brown, almost black stripes. Native to Mexico and Central/South America.
Pen hardware can be gold or chrome.
