Spoon Carving

Class description

This is a one-day workshop for students who wish to learn how to carve spoons from seasoned timber.

From learning how to prepare your materials, and carving out the bowl of the spoon to shaping the back and handle of the spoon blank.

Included are detailed instructions on how to use a Carving Gouge, Hook Knife, Sloyd Knife and finishing techniques.

Suitable for beginners with no experience up to intermediate students. Children 14+ are welcome to participate in this course.

Please note, we require a parent or guardian to be on the premises for the duration of the class if a minor is attending.

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WHAT YOU'LL GET

Take home everything you make

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

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Tickets $190

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About Darren Stewart

Darren Stewart completed an apprenticeship as a cabinet maker, specializing in antique restoration and crafting reproduction furniture inspired by French Provincial designs. He dedicated 15 years to this field. Simultaneously, Darren worked part-time as a Bosun on HMS Bounty, overseeing the ship's navigation and maintenance. Following that, he spent 5 years at Hafele as a sales representative, focusing on selling furniture fittings and architectural hardware. Subsequently, Darren transitioned to Festool, where he served as a technical sales consultant for a decade. Later on, Darren joined Timberbits as the sales and workshop manager. At Timberbits, short courses for woodworking are offered at their Mona Vale location. Additionally, he played a key role in the ongoing establishment of Wood Academy in Marrickville.

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