Woodcraft of Las Vegas

Turn a Bowl with Traditional Tools

Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1 PM - 5 PM

There’s a special kind of magic in turning a rough, uneven block of wood into a graceful, polished bowl—using nothing but a sharp gouge and your own hands. In this class, you’ll discover the art of traditional woodturning, where precision and touch come together to shape wood in real time. We’ll cover the essentials: lathe setup and safety, tool sharpening, and classic turning techniques using high-speed steel tools. This is a great opportunity to build foundational skills while creating a finished bowl that reflects both your craftsmanship and creativity. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to deepen their turning experience—walk away with new confidence and a beautiful handmade piece.

Turn a Pepper Grinder

Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1 PM - 5 PM

Discover the joy of creating a beautiful centerpiece pepper grinder. Using a pepper grinder that you have crafted is immensely satisfying. This class will focus on techniques to quickly craft a pepper grinder with tips and tricks to produce a consistent beautiful piece of functional art. This class also recap the basics of lathe operation, and safety.

Making A Resin Blank and Pen

Part 1: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 2 PM - 6 PM

Part 2: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1 PM - 5 PM

Customized pen blanks give you the opportunity to really elevate your pen making. In this two part class you will learn how to cast a pen blank – and then turn that blank into your own custom pen! Week one will focus on resin casting basics including resin types, colorants, molds, and pressure pots. You’ll select colorants, mix your resin and pour it into the mold. Then, in week two, you will come back to the shop to de-mold your pen blank, drill it, insert the tubes and turn your pen!