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NEW DATES ANNOUNCED! May 16 & 17, 2025

Wood Turning Weekend with Ben Farrell

Join Ben Farrell for a fun 3-hour workshop, starting with making your own pen and moving on to lathe turning a bowl. 


This workshop is perfect for a seasoned woodworker looking to refine your skills OR a newcomer eager to explore a new craft. No experience needed. 


Under the tutelage of our seasoned instructor, you'll learn to coax the inherent beauty of wood into two stunning creations: a gracefully curved bowl and an elegantly crafted pen. Each step of the process will be meticulously explained and demonstrated, ensuring that even beginners can achieve professional-quality results.


Saturday, May 17

9am-12pm OR 1pm-4pm

$195/person 


LIMITED TO 4 PEOPLE EACH SESSION OFFERED

Ben Farrell is a distinguished graduate of the Thomas Chippendale School of Furniture in Scotland where he specialized in furniture design and restoration. 


Cancellation Fee: $50 (before 5.01.25 - no refunds after this date)


Make it a retreat and stay on property for a fully immersive experience! 

Limited housing available, please contact valerie@moreanworkshopspace.org directly for availability. 

BONUS EXPERIENCE: Intro to Wood Turning

Friday, May 16: 12-3pm OR 5-8pm

For just $50, craft your own elegant wood pen PLUS an engaging lesson on the history and practice of woodturning, tool sharpening, tool selection and technique.

Limited to 8 participants/session: 12-3pm OR 5-8pm


Additionally, Ben will demonstrate bowl turning so participants can see the process in person.


If time allows, participants can make an extra pen for $25 during the 

3-hour sessions.

Register Here:

Friday Intro to Woodturning: 12-3pmFRIday Intro to woodturning: 5-8pmSaturday Bowl Turning and more: 9am-12pmSaturday Bowl turning and more: 1pm-4pm

More About Ben Farrell

 Welcome to our Wood Turning Workshop, where craftsmanship meets creativity under the expert guidance of our instructor.

 

Ben Farrell specialized in furniture design and restoration at the Thomas Chippendale School of Furniture in Scotland. 


 Farrell is also the founder of Bowls For Good, a nonprofit organization that sells volunteer-made wooden bowls to raise money to "end hunger one bowl at a time.” 

Stay With Us

Lodging is available on the 2nd floor of the Morean Workshop Space featuring private sleeping quarters, shared restrooms, large-communal kitchen and plenty of space to spread out!


Contact Valerie@moreanworkshopspace.org for availability.

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