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• Turn a Mesa Pen

  • When
    04/27/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Red Mountain Makers - Woodshop
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Learn the beautiful craft of pen-turning! In this introductory course to wood turning, you'll be shown how to turn a beautiful wooden pen on the lathe.

  The Mesa pen

  This one-piece twist pen is similar in styling to the Sierra & Gatsby, the lower band has rows of inlaid black diamond shapes. This is an elegant and intricate looking pen that would make a great gift. Takes a Parker refill.

  This pen comes in 5 different finishes:

  Gunmetal, Gold, Gold and Gunmetal, Chrome and Gold, and Chrome.

  Pictured from top to bottom:

  
  

  Gunmetal - with a double-dyed Maple Burl blank

  Gold - with a Box Elder blank

  Gold and gunmetal - with a double-dyed Maple Burl

  Chrome and gold-with a blue Maple Burl

  Chrome - with a blue stabilized Maple Burl

  These pens are offered with Maple Burls, Doubled dyed Maple Burls, or Boxelder blanks. Multiple CA coats are applied to every pen before assembling. 

  
  

  About the Instructor: Terry Tingle is a long time member of the Alabama Woodturners Association and is a member of The American Association of Woodturners. Terry has been teaching students how to turn pens for years, some of whom have had their exhibitions in Art and Craft Shows throughout Alabama, including Mentone.

  What to wear: You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long sleeves should be avoided if possible and rolled up if necessary. Long hair must be tied back and dangly necklaces, earrings or other accessories shall be removed before starting the class. Additional protective gear will be provided as needed. Masks may be required depending on circumstances.

  Age: there are no age restrictions to the class, though minors must be supervised by a guardian at all times. Please read carefully the disclaimers and guidelines and contact us with any questions or concerns. 

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