Spoon carving

Description

Description
Learn Scottish woodcarving traditions in the forest at Inshriach, close to Aviemore. The humble spoon is one of the most useful kitchen tools. We use them everyday for making most of our meals. In this course you will learn how to make a beautiful, practical and ergonomic cooking spoon from a log. Carving a spoon is an iconic starting point in green wood working as you spend a full day learning to be confident with the carving axe and knife (the main tools of this activity). With expert tuition from Wooden Tom, you will be guided to safely use hand tools such as a knife and axe to create your own Highlands kuksa cup or whisky quaich to take home.

This is a great course to learn many of the grounding skills in one day which are transferable on to other carving projects.

Skills learned

Using an axe to accurately cleave wood
Correct use of the carving axe to rough out the shape of your spoon
Safe use and cutting techniques with the carving knife and gouge
Tools used

Carving axe
Saw
Carving knife
bent knife
Mallet


All courses are held in beautiful oak woodlands on the Inshriach estate, just outside of Aviemore. For more information on location and surroundings, click here.

For cancellations you need to give one months notice or no refund will be given.

Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.

What's included in the price?

All materials and tools are supplied. Though we never expect mishaps, Wooden Tom is First Aid trained and holds full Public Liability Insurance.

Contact

Tom Banks at Wooden Tom