Beginners spoon carving course

Angela Harrington reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"I attended the workshop as a complete novice and Steve was superb! Friendly and welcoming, clear demonstration and instructions at every stage, supportive throughout and he very easily shared his knowledge with each of the participants and answered questions according to their ability and skills (some had previously attended courses or worked with wood in some way, for example). Venue and space was perfect. I came away not only with my own rustic spoon but with respect and admiration for Steve and others working with wood, to create beautiful objects and tools to treasure. "

Northern Wood Monkey responded:

" Thanks Angela. I was a pleasure to carve with you and I am so glad you enjoyed the day."

Dave reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"Excellent day's experience, and despite the axes and sharp knives, we still have all our fingers thanks to Steve's great tuition and patience. A great day of wood carving and a new skill learned in a lovely relaxing atmosphere. We will be definitely booking another course, in the near future. "

Northern Wood Monkey responded:

" Thanks Dave. It was great to meet you both on Sunday. So glad you enjoyed the day and have new skills to take forward"

Gemma Murray reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"My husband and I have had the best day spoon carving with Steve. He is such a patient, knowledgeable teacher. We learned new skills, had a laugh and left with wooden spoons. A very therapeutic day, we'll definitely be back to try our hand at making something else! Highly recommend."

Northern Wood Monkey responded:

" It was a pleasure to meet, and carve with, you both. So glad you enjoyed the day and I hope to catch up with you for another days making in the future."

Patricia Bainbridge reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"The course was well paced, well presented and very enjoyable. The numbers being small, meant everyone had good support and supervision. Instructions were clear and demonstrated well. It was rewarding to go through each of the steps from block of wood to a spoon to be proud of. I would recommend the course to others and look to book on similar courses in the future."

Louise Harlanderson reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"This is a fun and well organised course. Lovely soup for lunch and fabulous biscuits for the breaks The instructor is calm, friendly and able to work with all abilities (and inabilities in my case). It's lovely to leave with your own unique spoon and know how to care for it in the future. Go on, have a go :-)"

Spoon Carving reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"A very enjoyable day learning new skills and how to correct some errors that I had. A very well run course, Steve demonstrated each step as we went along and made sure everyone had followed his direction with great feedback on a one to one basis at every stage. To walk out of the room at the end of the day with a spoon made by ourselves was very rewarding."

Miranda Cowan reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"A great tutor that brings a clear and progressive structure to the course and is enthusiastic with a very calm and supportive approach to teaching. I really liked how we also covered supporting information relating to how to sharpen knives and the follow up hand outs. I now have new techniques to practice and am looking forward to recording my own progress and sharing my photos with Steve."

Chris G Dossi reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"The whole day was extremely well thought out and structured from start to finish. Steve who lead the course was very friendly and thorough regarding explanation and method of working with both tools and materials. The course was set in a fantastic modern centre that was easy to find using the instructions that were sent out prior to the start. All in all a great day, and can’t wait for the next one"

Geoff Brown reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"Great course, with clear and positive guidance from Steve the tutor. I would highly recommend the course for any would-be whittlers, though don’t expect perfection on day one, and watch your thumbs."

Marian Simpson reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"What a lovely way to spend the day. Thanks to Steve, the day was interesting, informative, stimulating, challenging but above all fun. I was a complete beginner and also quite 'special' requiring some extra guidance at times. Steve was clear with the instructions at each stage which helped to allay any fears I had concerning the use of such sharp saws, axes and knives!! There was a really friendly, pleasant atmosphere, our group of 5 were affable and supportive, the lunch of soup and bread was tasty and tea, coffee and biscuits plentiful. I am proud of the spoon that emerged from the rough chunk of wood and really do think that I may be tempted to whittle away again in the future. Thanks Steve."

william flood reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"Hi Steve I found my day with you interesting and informative,which I have taken on board. I am sorry about thr disruption after my phone call and the sad news was unexpected and upset me. I am afraid that the journey home was horrendous and it took me 2h 30m to get home due to thick fog coming over the tops and heavy traffic. I think I will have to find something closer to me. Thank you very much for the day and good luck for the future. Bill Flood"

Northern Wood Monkey responded:

" Hi Bill, I was sorry to hear of your news too, which much have made the journey home more difficult. I am glad you found the course interesting though, and wish you well in the future"

Lorna Rimell reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"Thanks for a really excellent course Steve. Prior to the course, I had no experience of wood carving of any kind. I had an idea that it would be a more gentle activity than it was. There was quite a bit of axe work prior to the more delicate shaping. But it was so satisfying to see a spoon emerge from what looked like a chunk of firewood. I'm so pleased with my spoon. As a first attempt it's a bit chunky and rough around the edges but, now that I've sanded and oiled it, I can really use it. It's my little work of art. Thanks for an enjoyable day and a new set of skills."

Michael Hall reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"I completed the beginner carving course with my partner yesterday. Upon arrival Stephen was friendly and approachable and did not cease being so the entire length of the session. The setting was lovely, comfortable and a genuinely nice space to learn in. Stephen took our group through the very basics of selecting wood, reading the grain, axe work, knife work and techniques. By the end we all had something that, whilst rustic, was ours. Uniquely ours. You'll leave the session able to competently pursue carving at home should you wish, it is certainly what I'll be doing."

David Wilson reviewed: Beginners spoon carving course

"It was a very relaxed, informative and enjoyable day out, well organised and actually fun to work with wood at this level. Thank you."