Make A Wooden Pen

During this introductory woodworking class, students will learn to use a lathe and woodworking hand tools to create two of their own wooden pens. Students can choose from a variety of exotic and domestic woods to make a beautiful, useful object that will last a lifetime. Participants will learn to prepare the wood, turning using a small lathe, and pen assembly. This class is open to all skill levels and is perfect for the beginning woodworker, with no prior woodworking or turning experience necessary. Instructor Leanora Kovacs will guide students through every step of the process with plenty of tips and tricks.

Dates: Fri., July 12, 6–8 PM 
Sat., July 13, 10 AM – 3 PM
Instructor: Leanora Kovacs
Class size (max.): 6
Attendance (min.): 4*
Skill level: basic
Prerequisites: none

Household Member & Above: $150**
Individual Member: $158**
General Public: $175
Registration Deadline: June 23

Materials: $30 (included at check out)

*Classes that do not meet the minimum attendance number may be cancelled or rescheduled. If so, you will receive a full refund or credit regardless of the cancellation date.

**We encourage students to become members (for as little as $30/year) to receive 10-15% off class tuition. You must be a current member on the date of registering to receive your discount. Please login to activate your member discount. To become a new member, please sign up here, or call 845-338-0071.

Instructor: Leanora Kovacs is a member of the Northeast Woodworkers Association and a retired lawyer. She teaches lathe classes such as Pen Turning, where students craft their own fountain pens.

Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum
Wooden Boat School
86 Rondout Landing
Kingston, NY 12401