Class description
Course Overview
Join us for a one-day spoon carving workshop, where you’ll learn to shape a beautiful wooden spoon using traditional hand tools. Perfect for beginners and intermediate woodworkers alike, this hands-on class covers everything from preparing your materials to carving, shaping, and finishing your spoon.
With expert guidance, you’ll work with a carving gouge, hook knife, and sloyd knife to craft a spoon from seasoned timber. By the end of the day, you’ll take home a finished, food-safe spoon—along with the skills to continue carving on your own.
This workshop is designed for students of all experience levels, and participants ages 14+ are welcome!
Why You’ll Love This Class
🔹 Hands-On Craftsmanship – Work with traditional tools to shape and refine your own wooden spoon.
🔹 Master Essential Carving Skills – Learn precise cutting techniques that build confidence in woodworking.
🔹 Engage Your Senses – Listen to the blade cut, feel the grain, and observe the natural beauty of the wood as you carve.
🔹 Supportive Instruction – Benefit from expert guidance tailored to your skill level.
🔹 Take Home a Handcrafted Piece – Walk away with a spoon you’ve crafted from start to finish.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
✔ Develop confidence using carving gouges, hook knives, and sloyd knives.
✔ Learn proper wood selection and preparation for carving.
✔ Master essential techniques for hollowing, shaping, and refining.
✔ Understand how to achieve a smooth or faceted finish using both knives and sanding methods.
✔ Gain insight into grain direction and how it impacts carving.
✔ Complete a finished wooden spoon, ready for use or display.
Course Content and Structure
📅 Class Format: One-day workshop (7 hours)
🔹 Preparing Your Spoon Blank
- Understanding grain direction for strength and aesthetics
- Using templates for balanced design
- Establishing symmetry with centerlines and guidelines
🔹 Carving the Spoon Bowl
- Efficient material removal with a carving gouge
- Refining the bowl shape using a hook knife
- Controlling depth and thickness for durability and comfort
🔹 Shaping the Handle and Back
- Rough shaping with a sloyd knife
- Blending the bowl into the handle for a seamless look
- Using a spoke shave for precise shaping
🔹 Refining and Finishing
- Achieving symmetry and smoothness with controlled cuts
- Exploring faceted knife-finish techniques vs. traditional sanding
- Applying a natural, food-safe finish for durability
Hands-On Experience
From your first cut to the final finish, this class is all about working with your hands. You’ll develop an intuitive feel for the tools and the wood, gaining confidence with every carving stroke. By the end of the day, you’ll not only take home a finished spoon but also the skills to continue carving on your own.
Create Something Truly Unique
Spoon carving is a deeply satisfying craft—one that blends tradition, function, and artistry. Whether you’re drawn to the meditative process of carving or eager to develop new woodworking skills, this workshop offers the perfect introduction. Secure your spot today and experience the joy of shaping wood by hand!
Why You’ll Love This Class
🔹 Hands-On Craftsmanship – Work with traditional tools to shape and refine your own wooden spoon.
🔹 Master Essential Carving Skills – Learn precise cutting techniques that build confidence in woodworking.
🔹 Engage Your Senses – Listen to the blade cut, feel the grain, and observe the natural beauty of the wood as you carve.
🔹 Supportive Instruction – Benefit from expert guidance tailored to your skill level.
🔹 Take Home a Handcrafted Piece – Walk away with a spoon you’ve crafted from start to finish.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
✔ Develop confidence using carving gouges, hook knives, and sloyd knives.
✔ Learn proper wood selection and preparation for carving.
✔ Master essential techniques for hollowing, shaping, and refining.
✔ Understand how to achieve a smooth or faceted finish using both knives and sanding methods.
✔ Gain insight into grain direction and how it impacts carving.
✔ Complete a finished wooden spoon, ready for use or display.
Course Content and Structure
📅 Class Format: One-day workshop (7 hours)
🔹 Preparing Your Spoon Blank
- Understanding grain direction for strength and aesthetics
- Using templates for balanced design
- Establishing symmetry with centerlines and guidelines
🔹 Carving the Spoon Bowl
- Efficient material removal with a carving gouge
- Refining the bowl shape using a hook knife
- Controlling depth and thickness for durability and comfort
🔹 Shaping the Handle and Back
- Rough shaping with a sloyd knife
- Blending the bowl into the handle for a seamless look
- Using a spoke shave for precise shaping
🔹 Refining and Finishing
- Achieving symmetry and smoothness with controlled cuts
- Exploring faceted knife-finish techniques vs. traditional sanding
- Applying a natural, food-safe finish for durability
Hands-On Experience
From your first cut to the final finish, this class is all about working with your hands. You’ll develop an intuitive feel for the tools and the wood, gaining confidence with every carving stroke. By the end of the day, you’ll not only take home a finished spoon but also the skills to continue carving on your own.
Create Something Truly Unique
Spoon carving is a deeply satisfying craft—one that blends tradition, function, and artistry. Whether you’re drawn to the meditative process of carving or eager to develop new woodworking skills, this workshop offers the perfect introduction. Secure your spot today and experience the joy of shaping wood by hand!
WHAT YOU'LL GET
You’ll leave this workshop not only with a handcrafted wooden spoon but also with the confidence and skills to continue carving on your own. With a deeper understanding of wood grain, carving techniques, and finishing methods, you’ll be equipped to explore spoon carving further—transforming raw timber into functional works of art.
WHAT TO BRINg
PPE will be supplied however students wishing to bring their own should come with a face mask, safety glasses or goggles and earmuffs or earplugs.
Closed shoes are a mandatory requirement for all students.
Those with their own wood carving tools should also bring them along to get better accustomed at using them but we also supply all tools if you don’t have any.
We have a kitchen onsite with fridge and microwave for those that want to bring their own food, and there are also takeaway options within walking distance.
WORK SHOP location
12 Gerald Street, Marrickville NSW
