Spoon carving for beginners. Sunday 16th June 2024 9.30 - 5pm

From the log to the Spoon

This course is for beginners and people with first carving experiences.

Minimum age is 18.

As there are so many different types, sizes and shapes of spoons, in this course we will concentrate on an eating spoon / table spoon – there are several shapes we can use as templates.

We will work in limewood, a soft wood.

You will leave with the skills and the knowledge needed to start carving your own handmade wooden spoon.

You will learn:

• how to use axes and different knifes safely

• how to sharpen your tools

• about carving dry wood versus green wood

• about useful, affordable tools and where to get them

• finishing/ treatment with oil / bees wax salve

• splitting, cutting, sanding – from the log to the spoon

• if time permits, you can get started on another spoon or try a spatula

• all tools and materials are provided

• you`ll get the whole process of making, templates, information about equipment and some helpful drawings on pdf.