The 2022 "AAW Presents" virtual series is generously supported by Robust.

Live Online Event

AAW Presents: From Penturning to Pen Making with Mark Dreyer and John Underhill

Saturday, February 19, 2022
3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

 

Join us for a mini-master’s program in pen making in less than two hours! Whether you’re new to pen making or a seasoned veteran of the art, Mark Dreyer and John Underhill’s inspiring session will feature something for you.

Professional pen making starts with attention to the details. In this demonstration, Mark Dreyer will offer a complete overview of pen making and basic penturning. From blank and component set selection and preparation, to drilling, and gluing, he will provide details and tips that will help you make the perfect pen.  

Resin casting can allow you to differentiate your pens from every other pen maker by using things like label casts, embedded objects, color casts, and more.  In this session, John Underhill will walk you through everything from beginning to end from setting up a casting area to handling the resin and casting your own blanks. John will give you insights about the various resins on the market and help you select the best one for the job. He will also show you the tools, molds, and supplies he uses to achieve successful casts and how they can be used to alter your results.

Key takeaways:

  • Pen blank and component selection, preparation, drilling, gluing, and tips
  • Techniques for casting resin pen blanks, including clear and embedded object casting

 

Cost

  • $10 AAW members, $15 all others
  • Preregistration required. Replay will be available to registered attendees only.

 

Registration Notes

  • All experience levels are welcome.
  • The presentation is expected to last approximately 120 minutes.
  • Registration is open through through Friday, February 18, at noon Eastern Time.

 

Confirmation/Receipt and Event Link

  • After registering, you will receive a receipt/confirmation by email.
  • A link to the event will be sent by email approximately 24-hours prior to the event. Day-of registration links will be sent immediately prior to the event.

Replay

  • Advance registration includes online replay of the event. The replay will be available to registered attendees through March 13. Registered attendees will be provided a link via email when the replay is available for viewing. 

 

About Mark Dreyer and John Underhill

Mark Dreyer, Aurora, IL, is an electrical engineer by education and has been a pen turner and maker for over twenty-five years. Mark enjoys demonstrating and promoting pen making across the country. He has demonstrated at three American Association of Woodturners (AAW) Symposia—Atlanta in 2016, Portland in 2018, and its Virtual Symposium in 2021. Mark has also demonstrated at regional events for Turn On! Chicago and Midwest Pen Turners Gathering, and numerous local clubs. He is an active member of Chicago Woodturners and Windy City Woodturners. Mark's work can be found at MarkDreyerTurning.com.


John Underhill, Ottawa, IL, is a retired deputy sheriff of 27 years. He has been an active woodworker for more than 30 years. John began turning in 2008 and casting in 2009. He is an award-winning pen and blank maker who has been recognized by Pen World magazine, Woodturning Design, and the American Association of Woodturners (AAW). John has demonstrated for several years and taught casting techniques for woodturning groups and the Midwest Penturners Gatherings. John’s work can be found Exoticblanks.com and Underhill Custom Creations’ Facebook page.

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Article by Mark Dreyer