This is a fun activity in Burnley, Blackburn
Are you looking for things to do in Burnley? Why not try a new and exciting skill? In this all day woodworking class, you can learn how to make beautiful hand-turned pens.
Your friendly teacher will help you get to grips with some techniques and machinery. This workshop is a perfect taster session for people wanting to get into woodworking. We run classes with a maximum of two students to give people the best support.
It also is a really unique gift if you know someone interested in DIY wood projects. Give them a chance to find their new passion with a gift experience.
Your DIY pen will be made from your choice of native or exotic hardwood from our stock as well as very high-quality pen components. Every use of your handmade pen will make you feel so proud of your incredible skills.
At the end of this session, you will have made two pens. You will also have made a functional item such as a doorstop, a European style rolling pin, a spatula, a honey dibber or something else. You will also get videos for you to keep woodworking at home. They will inspire you with a whole world of ideas for projects to use your new skills.
What you will learn
- Everything needed to make stunning pens and more!
- All health and safety information on the tools, and equipment you will be using.
- Tool maintenance which leads to using good sharp tools to achieve the best possible results.
- Your teacher will demonstrate and guide for your skills development explaining why certain techniques work and others would lead to less favorable results.
Breaks have been scheduled into the lesson plan, with hot drinks and biscuits available. Lunch will not be provided, however, shops are within walking distance.
