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Make & Take: A Full Day of Wood Turning

Date: Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Time: 9am

Venue: Rockler Woodworking & Hardware, Cary

Price: $268

Category: Community

Looking for that perfect, one-of-a-kind gift? Why not give the “Gift of Experience”? Our classes and workshops are the perfect unique alternative to a material gift for any occasion! This class is perfect for anyone who wants to get into turning. In this fast pace class you will have a full day of turning working on a total of three projects, a pen, handle, and bowl. Additionally you will learn to sharpen carbide tools and how sharp tools effect your work. Spots are limited, be sure to sign up early! All class participants receive a 15% discount on merchandise purchased in the store on the same day of their class. Exclusions apply. Students should come properly attired for a woodworking class (tight fitting clothing, long hair restrained and constrained from the face); and bring or wear provided industry standard hearing protection and safety glasses during equipment operation. All woodworking classes are held in a store that sells a wide variety of woods, including exotic woods such as cedar, aromatic cedar and other products (e.g., finishes, cleaners, etc.) that may cause allergic or other reactions in a small number of cases. Each student should carefully consider their health and reaction to products around them when signing up for this or any of the Rockler woodworking classes. Considering a 1-on-1 private Instruction? Email us separately at store56@rockler.com to let us know what you’re interested in learning, and we’ll tailor a class to your exact needs.

Community · Cary

Make & Take: A Full Day of Wood Turning

“Register early for this workshop because class sizes are limited.”

When
Next Monday
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
9am
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
$268
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Make & Take: A Full Day of Wood Turning is an intensive, hands-on woodworking workshop held at Rockler Woodworking & Hardware in Cary. Participants will spend the day learning the fundamentals of wood turning by completing three distinct projects: a pen, a handle, and a bowl. The session also covers how to sharpen carbide tools and how tool sharpness impacts your finished work. If you plan to attend, registration costs $268 and spots are limited, so early sign-up is recommended. You must wear appropriate woodworking attire, which includes tight-fitting clothing and securing long hair away from your face. You are also required to wear or bring industry-standard hearing protection and safety glasses. Be aware that the workshop takes place in an environment with exotic woods and finishes that may trigger allergies. This workshop is a great weekend pick for anyone looking to gain practical, hands-on maker skills in a structured environment. You will leave the store with three completed physical projects and the foundational knowledge needed to pursue a new creative hobby.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the wood turning class cost?
The registration fee for this full-day workshop is $268.
What projects will I make during the session?
You will work on and complete three specific projects: a pen, a handle, and a bowl.
What should I wear to the class?
You should wear tight-fitting clothing, keep long hair restrained away from your face, and wear industry-standard hearing protection and safety glasses.

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Schedule

Make & Take: A Full Day of Wood Turning runs Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 9am.

Getting There

Rockler Woodworking & Hardware is at 314 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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  • Tickets or entry money — admission is $268

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