Registration for this schedule starts on 01/12/2026 and ends on 07/27/2026
Participants must be 6 years and 11 months to 10 years old when the program starts.
Camp Description Students will learn about wood turning and how it is used in our lives. Starting with making personalized mallets to fit our grip, students will learn the variations between beads, coves, and flats—giving them the basics which they can use in many combinations to create their individual style in their work. Students will create their own stool and learn to make wedged, mortise and tenon joints for attaching the legs, creating a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture. Students will have the opportunity to discuss and make their own small projects. Painting, stenciling, masking and layering, and distressed sanding will be covered. About the Instructor Wyatt is a furniture maker and sculptor from Western Kentucky. He teaches kids locally at the art guild and in his own studio and has taught kids at the Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, the John C Campbell Folk School and turning and furniture making at Penland Kids Camp since 2014. A few important specifics Age: Your child's age must fall within the age range specified for the workshop before it begins. If your child is within a month of the cutoff date and you feel they would be able to fit in with the group, you may email [email protected] to request special consideration. Medical Information: If your child has accessibility needs, allergies, food sensitivities, etc. you must indicate this in the “Medical Information” section and also speak to the instructor at the beginning of the camp. Cancellation Policy: If you cancel anytime up to 6 weeks before the beginning of a camp or workshop, you will receive a refund minus the $25 nonrefundable processing fee. If you cancel less than 6 weeks before the beginning of a camp or workshop, refunds are not available.
Please contact Penland School of Craft if you have any questions.