Description
Join us for this one-day course in the woods, and learn how to make your very own wooden spoon with an axe, knife and spoon knife, following the sloyd tradition. You’ll be guided through every step of the process, from choosing your wood to designing your spoon, learning the tools and techniques you need as you go. No experience is necessary.
What's included in the price?
You'll arrive on site by 10am, and be directed to the workshop. From there, one of our experienced trainers will lead you through the workshop. All wood and tools are provided. The day will finish by 4pm. Please bring food and drink for the day - you are welcome to cook over our campfire. We provide tea and coffee.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
We’re a social enterprise committed to reconnecting people to their landscape - and to each other. We do this through encouraging people of all ages to get into the woodlands, through supporting communities with traditional skills, delivering workshops and events, offering volunteering, developing sustainable products, running kids clubs and projects, and managing woodlands sustainably.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Teenagers
- Suitable for beginners
- Parking provided
FAQs
Yes. We provide hot drinks throughout the course, but please bring your own packed lunch/ dinner.
Yes - all materials are included in the price of your ticket. We source wood from sustainably-managed woodlands.
No - we supply all the tools you'll need for the courses.
We have two composting toilets on our site. They work just the same are regular toilets, just with a scoop full of sawdust down the loo, instead of a flush. There is a separate urinal, too.
Yes! Parking is available on our site.
