Welcome to this online Pen Turning for Beginners course. This course has been designed by woodturning experts and developed with Axminster Tools, and covers all the basics to get you started in pen turning.

In this course we will be guiding you step-by-step through the process of turning your first pen.

By purchasing this course, you will have the basic skills and knowledge required for woodturning, confidence at the lathe and will be proficient in safety practices, tool sharpening and tool use.

If you have not yet mastered these skills, we advise you complete our Woodturning for Beginner's online course first, before tackling this Pen Turning for Beginners course.

Pen turning is a fantastic hobby and is simple to replicate time and time again. Once mastered, your pens will make great gift for friends or family and are perfect to sell at craft fairs or via an online craft shop.

This course comprises a series of video guides and as well as a supporting course booklet full of useful material to help you along your way. It will cover a short recap on safety practices related to woodturning as well as outline the tools and equipment you will need.

The pen kits and blanks we use in this course are purchased from Axminster Tools, and are easy to use. The link to purchase these kits, and other pen turning tools can be found in your supporting course booklet.

N.B. The techniques used in this video will apply to your chosen pen kits, but please check the required sizes and drill bits carefully and adapt accordingly, if needed, following supplied instructions.