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.
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.
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.”
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.
Morean Workshop Space
2025 3rd Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712