Wooden Spoon Carving

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll carve your own wooden spoon from a simple log of freshly felled green wood, using traditional hand tools and techniques.

What to Expect: Through the day you’ll learn the fundamentals of axe and knife work, explore different wood species and forms, and discover how to shape spoons that are both beautiful and comfortable to use.

Expect a relaxed, creative and enjoyable day of learning, making and working with wood.
The day is split in two sections, first focussing on axe work to cut out the basic shape of our spoon in the morning. After lunch we will focus on knife grips and techniques to refine your spoon.
You’ll leave with a handmade, functional spoon and, perhaps, the beginnings of a new hobby.

The workshop is suitable for complete beginners and improvers alike, and no previous experience is needed. If you’ve already carved a few spoons and would like to develop your skills further, you’re very welcome to bring along some of your work. We can look at your carving techniques together and explore ways to refine and improve your practice.

Benefits: Working with a natural material is a fantastic way to connect with nature. It brings us back down to earth and is a quiet almost meditative hobby. It’s also very accessible financially; once you have your tools you can work with any wood you pick up from the forest floor.
The best thing about spoon carving is creating something functional with your own two hands that you can put to use in everyday life.

Who is your tutor: Tamsin originally began woodcarving as a hobby in 2014 before taking it full-time in 2022 and receiving an Arts Council England grant to develop her practice in 2023. Tamsin has been teaching for 5 years and her passion is passing on the joys of green wood working to others. She creates functional and sometimes whimsical wooden spoons that she hopes brings a little nature magic to peoples homes and makes them smile.