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Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Description

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 beautiful and easy way to carve wood. You are supported through the whole process and encouraged to explore carving in your own way and at your own pace. This is an exercise in slowing down and settling your attention. All tools and materials are supplied and at the end of the session you will have your first carving started. Creative Nature HQ is located within Thames-Side Studios, a 7-acre site of studios and workshops occupied by makers, artists, craftspeople and designers. We are right next to the river Thames and there is plenty of free parking on site. There are also regular sessions on weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Have a look at the 'see more from this course organiser' to view other course options. If I have missed anything out, just press the 'Ask a Question' button to get in touch. Hope to meet you soon.

What's included in the price?

All tools and materials are supplied in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Duration

2½ hours

Cancellation policy

Non-refundable - Refunds are not available

Maker

Creative Nature HQ

with Craft Courses since 2018

Message the tutor

Creative Nature HQ is a London based creative space that offers a range of craft courses that help to develop new skills and a knowledge of a wide variety of natural materials and processes. These activities can help deepen a sense of well-being through connection to natural materials and simple repetitive actions. My name is Stephen Stockbridge, I run Creative Nature HQ, I'm a trained sculptor and worked as an engineer. I have over 30 years of experience professionally making and teaching.

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Wheelchair users
Hearing impaired
Suitable for beginners
Evenings
Parking provided
Public transport
Corporate days out & team building
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries

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Venue

Thames-Side Studios, Unit TW-008, Harrington Way, , , London, SE18 5NR

Reviews

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3 May 21'

Will Ellice reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"Fantastic morning. Stephen had a wealth of knowledge on this subject and bundles enthusiasm which kept everyone engaged. It was lovely to learn new skills. I’d highly recommend this to anyone. It’s a Great way to unwind on the weekend. Lovely camomile and honey tea to go with it. Thanks Stephen."

24 Mar 20'

Jono reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"Absolutely stellar, a fun evening to enjoy and do some excellent learning!"

3 Feb 20'

Sacha reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"Superb course - Stephen was an absolutely brilliant teacher, taking us through the basics but getting us started on the practical stuff quickly and mentoring us through it. The whole ambience and atmosphere of the HQ is wonderfully earthy and authentic, and the morning course was an absolute delight. A fantastic introduction to wood-carving."

3 Feb 20'

Maddy reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"Bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas and we had an amazing time! Would highly recommend!"

2 Feb 20'

Richard Geeves reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"Most excellent afternoon with Stephen the yoda of spoon carving! Zen workshop to understand and learn the basics of carving wood and the basics of carving safety to go with it. Whole array of tools and techniques shown that 1 day later I’ve already forgotten but great to learn and I walked away with the basics of a spoon!!"

18 Jan 20'

Seon Blackman reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"Brilliant class.....learned loads in a very short time....and came away with a recognisable piece of work at the end of it all.....it was hard not to soak up the teachers passion for his craft....thinking of doing his one day outdoor workshop at some point."

17 Jan 20'

Frances Zammit reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"Such a lovely evening. And learned so much and came home with a spoon! Stephen’s calm expertise gave us time to experience working with many different tools - two types of axe, two types of saw and a fair number of different knives and other carving tools. In just two and a half hours a branch of a greenwood willow tree transformed into seven spoons! All first attempts and all unique. Some might say they were a bit of a rough ‘chip of the old block’ but I love mine! The added bonus was that, after spending such a pleasant, productive and concentrated evening working on a creative task with others, I was so chilled that I felt as if I had just spent two weeks relaxing on a beautiful beach. Highly recommended."

24 Oct 19'

Caroline Slade reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"What a fantastic full day 'Spoon Carving for Beginners' class! Stephen is such a warm and humorous person to be around, fantastically creative in - and knowledgable about - all forms of sculpture, so great to learn from. He guided us through the tools and techniques expertly, with great judgement about when to leave us to it to work by ourselves, and when to intervene, so making the day feel less of a group lesson and more about a process of discovery for each of us. Throughly recommend doing the whole day, as those who had only booked to do the half day had a good intro, but it was clearly not long enough to complete a spoon as a first timer. Thanks a million Stephen, we will be back for more!"

15 Oct 19'

Steve Pearson reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"Didn’t really know what to expect but it turned out a most enjoyable afternoon. Started by splitting a willow log, and whilst learning about the tools along the way, ended up with a spoon....of sorts...but I was a beginner. Recommend this course"

8 Oct 19'

Chika Iwenofu reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"Fantastic workshop! Stephen was a great tutor and was incredibly patient with me, with it being my first time carving and working in 3D. I learnt so much about different types of wood, their properties and a range of tools and techniques for wood carving. I would definitely recommend for beginners and more experienced carvers!"

22 Sep 19'

Stuart Weatherby reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"I was not sure what to expect but it is always nice to learn new things. How to cut the wood, split the wood, use a whittling knife correctly, safely. Then to be taught in such a relaxed informal atmosphere with such nice people. Then to discover that I really enjoyed the whole creative process and that the time seemed irrelevant. It was so absorbing. Really magical stuff that I would recommend to anyone. I will be back soon. Thank you so much Steve for giving access to people like me to such an ancient art."

3 Jul 19'

Alice Power reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"I attended the spoon carving for beginners evening last week and found Stephen to be an excellent teacher. I learnt to use the axe and the knives and by the end of two and a half hours I had a rough spoon shape. I purchased some tools from Stephen so that I could finish the spoon at home. It took me another 4 or 5 hours to finish it. There is a very nice relaxed atmosphere in the workshop and I really enjoyed talking about spoons for a few hours. Highly recommended."

14 Jun 19'

Tommy reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"Had an absolutely lovely evening with Stephen learning the basics of green woodworking to make my first spoon which I then presented to my niece for her birthday. Everything about the workshop is wonderful but I particularly liked the relaxed and almost meditative atmosphere that Stephen facilitates. Someone mentioned that after your first spoon carving class you won't be able to walk through the woodlands the same ever again, all around you'll be looking at branches and fallen trees seeing their potential inner spoons. I've certainly got the bug, thanks for introducing me to a life skill."

2 Jun 19'

Mike Hammond reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"A really great course for anyone wanting to try a new skill. Stephen is a great teacher - knowledgeable, patient, encouraging and funny. A really great couple of hours to spend a morning - and not a half bad spoon to take home at the end! Very much recommended."

1 Jun 19'

Ellie Odell reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"Such an amazing day with Stephen! It was such a relaxing day and so informative too! Has made me want to do more carving and now I’m a bit jealous of those who purchased a knife! Thanks Stephen! Hope to see you again xxx"

1 Jun 19'

Louise Anthony reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

"This was the first time I have ever tried any kind of woodcraft, and I absolutely loved this course. It was a great way to learn various skills that can be transferred to more complicated items later on. I loved the atmosphere in the studio, and felt very comfortable to ask for assistance when needed. The instructions were always very clear, and it was very rewarding to see the progression to the finished piece. I will definitely be booking more courses here in the future!"

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Reviews

Will Ellice reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Jono reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Sacha reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Maddy reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Richard Geeves reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Seon Blackman reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Frances Zammit reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Caroline Slade reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Steve Pearson reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Chika Iwenofu reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Stuart Weatherby reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Alice Power reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Tommy reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Mike Hammond reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Ellie Odell reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

Louise Anthony reviewed: Spoon carving for beginners - morning

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