WORKSHOP | Carve a Wooden Spoon with Theresa Darmody

When: Thursday 19th January

Time: 5.30pm-8.30pm

Where: Melbourne Street Studio, 170 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane

Cost: $160 per person, limited to 7 places

About the workshop:

This is a hands-on workshop where participants will learn how to carve a functional spoon using just a few tools and make their own unique spoon to take home. Attendees will learn the art of knife and gouge techniques enabling them to carve safely. They will also become familiar with the direction of timber grain, and learn how to work with the grain to achieve beautiful results. This is an intimate capped class, in which attendees will get one-on-one assistance from Theresa.

Included in workshop ticket:

• Your finished wooden spoon to take home
• Info handout to take home
• Cost of wood
• Light refreshments

What to bring:

• Clothes that can get dirty, or an apron
• Closed in shoes

About the facilitator:

Theresa Darmody relocated to Brisbane 5 years ago as a painter- seeking to include some sculptural pieces in an exhibition, she attended a carving workshop, which got her hooked on carving! Theresa’s paintbrushes and paints are now in storage and she finds herself carving every day. She enjoys making functional pieces such as spoons, combs and bowls as well as purely sculptural objects. She is fascinated by the form of the object and the nature of each piece of wood. Find more of her work at @theresadarmody on Instagram.

Skill Level: The workshop is particularly suitable for those with no carving experience.

COVID-Safe Policy:

Please be assured artisan has well considered COVID-safe protocols regarding our workshop programming. You will be offered socially distanced seating, access to your own PPE sanitation options at your workspace, and a large extremely well-ventilated workshop venue.

Workshop Cancellation Policy:

Please note this workshop can be cancelled by artisan due to unforeseen circumstances or if minimum numbers are not reached. In this event participants will be refunded accordingly and as soon as possible.

Participant Cancellation Policy:

Workshops have limited spaces and involve preparation by the facilitator. Bookings cancelled up to one week prior to the start of the workshop may be refunded, but a 20% non-refundable administration fee will be deducted. Bookings cancelled within a week of the workshop commencing will NOT be refunded. Refunds are to be processed by the attendee through Humanitix. 

Workshop Transfer Policy:

You may transfer your booking into an alternative workshop up to one week prior to the start of the workshop. Any difference in cost will be charged accordingly. Please endeavour to complete any transfers at least one week prior to the workshop.

You are also welcome to transfer your booking to another person prior to the workshop commencing. Please confirm this arrangement in writing to workshop@artisan.org.au.