Woodturned Pens- March 2026

Learn to create, shape, and finish beautifully elegant plates and platters on the lathe. Explore how to add fine detail to accentuate and reinforce balance within the overall form. Emphasis will be placed on developing fine tool control, design & form aesthetic, finesse, the nuances of sharpening, and creating fine utility finishes. We’ll explore platter form in depth, and focus on creating lasting, well-designed and crafted objects to be shared with others for generations to come. Explore the unique contrasts and various benefits between burnishing, scraping and shear cutting surfaces at the lathe. Learn to understand the specific differences & advantages of each tool, and how to sharpen effectively for excellent results at the lathe. Learn to understand how lathe speed and tool usage greatly affect the final surfaces being cut. Learn to modify and apply grinds which allow the tool’s function to broaden the depth of items one can turn at the lathe. Learn to recognize how grain orientation, specific tool selection, and application are vital to the process of turning fine platters at the lathe.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, July 26, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Monday, July 27, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Matt Monaco

Member Tuition: $345.00
Non-Member Tuition: $420.00

Material Fee: $85.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: For your safety: no loose-fitting clothes, hair tied back, comfortable shoes and no jewelry. If sensitive to wood dust registration for turning classes is not recommended.