Looking for a date night that’s hands-on, creative, and a little out of the ordinary? In this fun and engaging wood lathe class, you and your partner will learn the basics of one of the most popular tools in the woodshop while creating something meaningful together. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, this experience is all about trying something new and making memories side by side.

With guidance from our instructor, you’ll work through the full lathe process from start to finish — mounting a wood blank, rounding, shaping, sanding, and finishing your piece. Projects are selected by the instructor and may include bottle openers, bud vases, candlestick holders, or other functional pieces that make great handmade gifts or keepsakes from your night in the shop.

Along the way, you’ll learn proper lathe operation and safe use of two essential shaping tools: the spindle roughing gouge and carbide tip scrapers. Upon successful completion of the class, each participant will receive DIYcave lathe certification, allowing you to return and continue creating on your own.

Create something special, learn a new skill, and share a memorable experience — Valentine’s Day date night, made by hand.

More Details

All materials and tools included. 

If this class is full sign up for our waitlist on the class registration page to be notified if space opens up. If the dates do not work for you, schedule a private session of this class. 

What to Wear

Please wear close-toed shoes, no loose clothing, and hair tied back for safety in the studio.​

What to Bring

If you have personal protective equipment, please bring it with you. Otherwise, protective gear will be provided as needed.

Prerequisites

No Experience Required.

Two Students Minimum Per Booking

Ages 13+ welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Both need to register and pay.

Certification

Upon completion of this class, you will be certified to use our Wood Lathes (excluding the Powermatic).

Cancellation Policy

Refunds, Credits & Transfers

We understand that emergencies happen, so if you are unable to attend your class and you cancel with:

• More than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, you may request a full refund or transfer the full amount paid to another class.

• Less than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, your payment is non refundable. However you may transfer the amount paid, minus a 15% cancellation fee, to any class within 90 days of request. It is not guaranteed that a comparable class will be offered within 90 days.

• Less than 48 (forty eight) hours before your class begins, your payment is non refundable. It is extremely difficult to fill cancelled spaces with short notice.

• After class start date/time: No credits, refunds or prorating of fees will be given for missed portions or early withdrawals.

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Please send all cancellation and change requests to classes@diycave.com 

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Changes or Cancellations

DIYcave reserves the right to cancel any class, limit class size, change class times or substitute instructors for those listed in the schedule. If a class is canceled, students may choose to receive a full refund or may transfer – with no fee – to another class or workshop. If DIYcave cancels for any reason, all payments can be refunded.