Description
The course will cover everything you need to know and do, to create a functional but stylish wooden spoon to take away, along with the confidence to carve away at home on your own. This course is for anyone who wishes to be able to carve a wooden spoon from start to finish and is ideal for complete beginners and those who have recently started spoon carving but wish to improve technique. This practical workshop will encompass everything in theory and practice that you need to create your spoon and, if time permits, maybe start another spoon or even try a spatula. The course is more than learning to carve a spoon however, it’s a chance to reconnect with the outdoors and switch off from all of life’s little stresses. What you will learn Wood sources, types and forms for spoon carving. Tools, their care and use Cutting and splitting wood. Safe axe use and safe knife cutting techniques. Using a carving axe to reduce the wood into a spoon blank. Spoon design. Refining the spoon blank into something resembling a spoon. Shaping the bowl. Discussions about, drying and finishes. Tutor: Neil Hopkins of Forge Ways is the tutor for this course.
What's included in the price?
What to bring All tools and materials will be provided but do bring closed toe footwear, practical and warm clothes, and a packed lunch. Refreshments will be provided.
Duration
4½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Denmark Farm Conservation Centre is a 40 acre nature reserve managed by the charity The Shared Earth Trust. We host a range of craft, sustainable living, conservation and ecology courses with all profits ploughed back into caring for the nature and wildlife on site.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Hearing impaired
- Accommodation offered
- Corporate days out & team building
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Stag dos
- Hen dos
FAQs
All our courses are held at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre in Lampeter, west Wales (SA48 8JA)
There is parking on site, and the option to walk around the 40 acre nature reserve while you are here.
Yes. We offer a range of accommodation options:
* Ecolodge self-catering apartment - sleeps groups up to 14. Discounts for course participants
* Bunkhouse - dormitory style bedroom, plus access to a shared kitchen/lounge with log burner, TV and kitchen
* Campsite - Open April to September.
Please message for details.
Although dogs are very welcome around the nature reserve, we would ask you to leave your dog at home while you are here on a course as we do not allow dogs to stay in cars during workshops, and there isn't enough room to have them in the classroom.
Yes. If the carer is coming to support you on the course, but not participating, then the carer's place is free of charge.
If the carer wishes to take part, then they need to book a place on the course.
