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Shop Skills: Lathe Basics - Pen Turning

Learn lathe basics and make your own beautiful hardwood pen!

From 70 Canadian dollars
Makerspace YK

Service Description

In this workshop participants will get to make their very own hardwood pen using woodturning techniques! In this workshop you will get to use a drill press and mitre-saw to prep hardwood stock. Then you will get a basic introduction to the lathe and woodturning to turn your stock into a ‘one of a kind’ ballpoint pen. Perfect as a gift! With guest instructor Graeme Shaw.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

Can't make it and need to cancel? To cancel your registration, please email us at info@makerspaceyk.com. Full refunds are only available to those that cancel 48 hours (2 days) in advance of the workshop.


Contact Details

  • 5001 Forrest Drive unit 101, Yellowknife, NT, Canada

    867-688-6672

    info@makerspaceyk.com


We are located in Chief Drygeese Territory in Treaty 8, the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene and home to the North Slave Métis, and the Tłı̨chǫ people.

Public Open Hours 


For specific space hours, check our Google Calendar

Tues   Closed

Wed   Closed

Thurs 3:00pm - 9:00pm

Fri      3:00pm - 9:00pm

Sat     11:00am - 6:00pm

Sun    11:00am - 6:00pm

Mon   Closed

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Unit 101

5001 Forrest Drive 
Yellowknife, NT

X1A 2A7

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