Pen turning Experience

Arrive at 10am before heading down to the workshop, setting eyes on timber, tools, and the lathe, and imagining the pen you’ll soon bring to life.

Under the steady guidance of Martin Saban-Smith, you’ll take your first gentle steps in woodturning, learning the techniques and handling the tool as you shape your own quality rollerball pen. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity and willingness to try.

By lunch time, you’ll leave with your own beautiful, usable pen that you made, and with the spark of a skill experienced in just one short morning.

Everything is provided: the wood, the tools, the consumables and safety gear. You’ll work in a small group (maximum five) so there’s plenty of support, encouragement, and opportunity to ask questions as you go.

This isn’t just a lesson, it’s an invitation to try something come away with a beautiful object in your hand.

A fountain pen with a wooden body and metallic accents lying on an open lined notebook, with a matching wooden and metallic cap standing upright next to it.

  • Book up to 9 Months in advance. Bookings close 15 days before date.

    1. Use the calendar to select the next available date of your chosen class.

    2. Select the number of people you wish to book.

    3. Click on the start time below the calendar, then choose 'Select and Continue’.

    4. Add your name, mobile number and email address.

    5. Indicate the name(s) of the person(s) coming and their level of experience.

    6. Pay your non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking total.
      Your card details will be securely stored with the payment gateway (Stripe).

    7. After deposit payment has been made, a confirmation email will be sent to you.

    8. Fourteen Days before the day, we will remind you that we will take your between 10 and 14 days before the class using the stored card details. A receipt will be sent.

    9. You will receive your final joining instructions five days before the day. If you booked for someone else, please make sure you forward these details to them.

More Information

  • A man in safety glasses and a helmet sharpens a wood spindle on a lathe in a woodworking shop.

    Your Day Includes:

    - A place on a group of up to 5 students
    - Timber
    - Use of machinery
    - Use of Tools (You can bring your own)
    - Use of any consumables or other items
    - Lunch at the onsite coffee shop
    - Refreshments
    - PPE and Insurance

  • A collage of four images showing a sandwich with sides, a latte in a yellow cup, an interior of a cozy cafe with wooden chairs and tables, and a plated meal with beef stew, potatoes, and greens.

    Timings

    - 10.00am: Meet at the tills at the Garden Centre.
    - 1030am: Start to make your pens!
    - 12.30pm: All done, and home for lunch!

  • Four metal chisels placed upright on a surface, showcasing different tips and wear.

    Tools Used

    -Spindle Roughing Gouge
    - Abrasives
    - UK Designed Pen kit
    - Sanding Sealer
    - Finishing Wax
    - Finishing Oils

  • A woodworking workshop with various machines including a lathe in the foreground and a table saw, drill press, and other tools along the walls.

    Payment, Changes & Cancellations

    - 30% Non-refundable deposit due at time of booking.
    - Amendments can be made up to 14 days before date for £10 admin fee.
    - Cancelling within 14 days will forfeit all monies paid.
    - Click HERE for full terms and conditions.

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