Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop

Carve your own spoons 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.

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. Tea and coffee are provided.

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