2020 is an exciting time to be a pen turner!
- Are you new to pen turning?
- Are you an experienced pen turner?
- Do you need some turning supplies?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions then 2020 is your year!
For those of you that have never been to a pen turning event and you’re unsure about whether or not it’s worth attending, let me assure you, it is! If you’re part of any of the Facebook groups then it’s a great place to meet those helpful folks in person. It’s a great place to take one-on-one classes from experts. It’s a great place to buy amazing blanks, dyes, resins, molds, etc.
Check out this post If you want to see some pictures from the 2019 MOVPTG.
The list below is all the events that I know about. If there are others you feel should be listed here please email me and I’ll add to the list.
SoCal Pen Turners Gathering
29 February — 1 March
The first annual Southern California Pen Turner’s Gathering will be held February 29-March 1, 2020 in Glendale, California at the beautiful Envizion Entertainment Warehouse! The event will include a vendor marketplace with some of your favorite kit, blank, and tool vendors as well as live demonstrations, 1-on-1 classes, raffles, door prizes, and more!
https://www.socalpengathering.com/
M.A.D. Pen Turners Gathering
14 — 15 March
Come Join in the fun as we bring pen turning to West Monroe, LA
Midwest Penturners Gathering
24 — 25 April
The Largest and Longest Running Pen Makers Symposium. Nationally Known Demonstrators.
Nationally Known Vendors.
http://midwestpenturners.dreyerhouse2.com/GeneralWebSite/HomePage.aspx
South East Pen Turners Gathering
May 30 — 31
The South East Pen Gathering will take place in Augusta, GA at the Double Tree Inn & Suites. See the website for more details and registration.
http://www.southeastpengathering.com/
SWAT
August 28 — 30
I can’t find current information about this year’s SWAT but I suspect they’ll update the website as it nears.
Mid Ohio Valley Pen Turners Gathering
September 12 — 13
A full weekend of outstanding presentations and demonstrations from pen makers, as well as one-on-one classes with experts.
Mid Atlantic Pen Turners Gathering
October 24 — 25
Mid Atlantic Penturners Gathering will meet at the National Convention Center. Landsdowne, VA. See the website for more details and registration. #mapg2020