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Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop

Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop

12 Oct 2024
Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop

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Carve your own spoon from fresh green timber! In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn how to design a functional spoon, use an axe to remove bulk material, and carve complex shapes in three dimensions using a straight knife and hook knife. Bookings essential.
When
Saturday 12 October at 10:30am - 3:00pm
Where
Holdfast Bay Community Centre
Cost
$15 -
Bookings
Required
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During the workshop, you will carve your own large serving spoon to take home.

This workshop will cover:

  • How a tree grows, wood structure, grain direction
  • Design and templates
  • Safety
  • Species and timber selection
  • Axe work
  • Carving techniques
  • Tool selection, maintenance, and sharpening
  • Finishing and oiling

Learn from woodworker Sam Ryan, who specialises in hands-on nature-connected crafts, conservation work, and sustainable living.

Participants: suitable for adults and 15-17 year olds (if also accompanied by an adult)

Please wear close-toed shoes.

Please BYO lunch.

Location

Please meet at the Susan Grace Benny Building on King George Avenue, near the corner with King Street.

See "51 King George Avenue, Hove SA, Australia" on Google Maps

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