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Carving with wood is a rather rare skill these days. Yet anyone with a sharp knife and a block of timber can try their hand at whittling. The tools and materials used have not varied for hundreds of years. Carving workshops in this section include traditional spoon carving in the Peak District, relief carving courses in the Yorkshire Dales, love spoon carving in wales and even rocking horse carving!

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Spoon carving workshop with Fazey Woodcraft

Spoon carving workshop with Fazey Woodcraft

In-person course

Dorset - Next course on 16th April 2021

Welcome to Fazey Woodcraft... In this workshop you will learn all the skills and techniques needed to craft your own wooden spoons by hand, using just an axe & knife. Jack Fazey has been working with wood for over 10 years, carving spoons for about 8 years, and teaching for even longer. In his safe, competent hands you will be guided through the safe use of the axe, sloyd knife and crook knife, as well as shown how to select wood for carving, keep your tools sharp and ultimately how...

Welcome to Fazey Woodcraft... In this workshop you will learn all the skills and techniques needed to craft your own wooden spoons by hand, using just an axe & knife....

Log to stool with Gedwood

Log to stool with Gedwood

In-person course

Moray - Next course on 1st May 2021

Set in the stunning rolling hills of Speyside at the very heart of malt whisky country in the scottish highlands. No previous skills required for this fun and creative workshop, in making a rustic stool from a log to take back with you and proudly display in your home. You will be shown how to cleave, trim and shave the stool legs on the shave horse. Form tenons on the stool legs with a tenon cutter and draw knife. Then shape the slab for the seat of the stool, drill...

Set in the stunning rolling hills of Speyside at the very heart of malt whisky country in the scottish highlands. No previous skills required for this fun and creative workshop,...

Beginners spoon carving

Beginners spoon carving

In-person course

Norfolk - Next course on 18th April 2021

Important Coronavirus update: We are taking precautions to protect the wellbeing of our workshop participants. We offer our courses to family groups and friends ‘bubbles’ In addition, we will also not now provide food and we ask participants to bring their own own; however, tea and coffee will still be provided in disposable cups. The day involves: * An introduction to the greenwood [trees and types of wood for carving] * How to use axes and cutting tools safely * Sharpening axes and knives * Axe and knife techniques *...

Important Coronavirus update: We are taking precautions to protect the wellbeing of our workshop participants. We offer our courses to family groups and friends ‘bubbles’ In addition, we will also...

Beginner’s bowl carving

Beginner’s bowl carving

In-person course

Norfolk - Next course on 29th May 2021

Have you dabbled with greenwood spoon carving and are keen to take your skills to the next level? Then this might be the course for you! New for 2021, we are offering a limited number of residential weekend courses in greenwood bowl carving for up to three people. We will teach you how to make a simple Kuksa bowl similar to those that are made by the Sámi nomads in Finland. We will take you from basic wood preparation, carving the bowl with an axe, gouge work and finishing to...

Have you dabbled with greenwood spoon carving and are keen to take your skills to the next level? Then this might be the course for you! New for 2021, we...

Box making weekend in Cumbria

Box making weekend in Cumbria

In-person course

Cumbria - Next course on 11th September 2021

2 day box making courses held on weekends throughout the year in beautiful Cumbria. Make your own handmade wooden box. New dates have been added to replace cancelled courses, and are filling up quickly - please request your preferred date above. The courses are fun and relaxed, yet will give you the skills & confidence to make stunning boxes on your own. The courses are run from a fully equipped cabinet making workshop. All tools and safety equipment are provided, though you are welcome to bring your own tools if...

2 day box making courses held on weekends throughout the year in beautiful Cumbria. Make your own handmade wooden box. New dates have been added to replace cancelled courses, and...

Alien spoon carving

Alien spoon carving

In-person course

Edinburgh - Next course on 17th April 2021

I am open to new bookings and rescheduling previously booked courses now. Courses will be following the current virus guidelines as much as possible and groups will be even smaller - often 1-2-1 and groups from the same household, people that have booked together, etc. Alien spoons? Well, only because it is a memorable name and some of the knife grasps feel a bit alien to start with. You will soon get to grips with them and the focus of this workshop is learning to use safe and efficient carving...

I am open to new bookings and rescheduling previously booked courses now. Courses will be following the current virus guidelines as much as possible and groups will be even smaller...

Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

Woodcarving for beginners - two day course in Suffolk

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 11th September 2021

Join experienced tutor and woodcarver Gerald Adams for a two day introduction to wood carving. Until the Covid situation becomes resolved, I have reduced the numbers on the course to 4 and implemented appropriate safety procedures. The course is designed to introduce students to the specific skills and techniques involved in woodcarving, to boost their confidence and enthusiasm to take on new projects. We also aim to have fun. Students should gain a good understanding of the fundamentals of woodcarving techniques and practices, Gerald aims to encourage and direct individuals...

Join experienced tutor and woodcarver Gerald Adams for a two day introduction to wood carving. Until the Covid situation becomes resolved, I have reduced the numbers on the course to...

Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Spoon carving for beginners - morning

In-person course

London - Next course on 5th June 2021

This regular class in spoon carving introduces you to the art of carving with an axe, a knife and a crook knife. By carving a spoon, you can focus on becoming familiar with the tools of the craft without the pressure of knowing what to carve. As you gain confidence with the tools, you begin to build a relationship with your small scale carving and understand the subtle and addictive qualities of this new hobby. We will use green wood, freshly cut with a high moisture content. This is a...

This regular class in spoon carving introduces you to the art of carving with an axe, a knife and a crook knife. By carving a spoon, you can focus on...

Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

In-person course

Kent - Next course on 5th June 2021

Your tutor will guide you through the process from selecting a log through to a completed spoon. Mark Saich Originally trained as a carpenter/joiner, Mark has worked as an eco-builder, sustainable construction consultant and trainer. He has a degree in Environmental Sciences, obtained a post graduate diploma at the Centre of Alternative Technology. He now owns and lives in 23 acres (the venue) of woodland practicing green woodworking and sustainable woodland management. The session includes: * Tool review - an overview of the various tools available for spoon carving and...

Your tutor will guide you through the process from selecting a log through to a completed spoon. Mark Saich Originally trained as a carpenter/joiner, Mark has worked as an eco-builder,...

Spoon carving course (1 day)

Spoon carving course (1 day)

In-person course

Pembrokeshire - Next course on 1st May 2021

This full day course allows you to take a log blank and turn it into a spoon you’ll be able to use in the kitchen forever. We teach you how to safely and effectively use axes and different knives to shape your spoon, giving you the perfect introduction into making spoons for yourself at home. David Hunter is a coppice worker in Pembrokeshire, where he manages local woodlands using hand tools and traditional techniques. He uses the wood he cuts to make products ranging from charcoal to spoons for sale...

This full day course allows you to take a log blank and turn it into a spoon you’ll be able to use in the kitchen forever. We teach you how...

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