Spoon carving at Walderchain Wood, Canterbury

Description

In this fun and informative day you will be guided through the process from selecting a log through to a completed spoon using axes and knives. The session includes: * Tool review - an overview of the various tools available for spoon carving and similar projects * Timber selection - what type of wood and what parts of the log are best and what to avoid * Spoon design - overview of the proportions and features of spoons for different uses * Cleaving/splitting timber - use of axe and froe for reducing thickness of wood * Safe and effective axe and knife skills - demonstration and practicing numerous axe and knife techniques to enable you shape timber * Finishes - information of various types of product to protect At the end of the session you will leave with all your fingers, a spoon and the confidence to carve on your own. The class is a perfect starting point for anyone thinking about taking up green woodworking or spoon carving and for novice spoon carvers wishing to improve - or just a fun day out. There is a maximum of 6 places per class. If none of the advertised dates suit, get in touch as we can often arrange bespoke classes. About the venue: Classes will be held in a semi-covered woodland clearing, a robust open sided workshop or a warm dry workshop - depending on time of year and weather conditions, all of which are situated in our 23 acre of ancient woodland site in the Elham valley area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). Parking is on site, close to teaching area. There are toilet and wash facilities onsite. The woodland is managed to continuously supply timber as a material and fuel, to enhance biodiversity and natural stability and for amenity value. The site is a 10-15min walk from the nearest bus stops (Mill lane/Derringstone Hill or the Old Chalk Pit Barham) or 15-20min walk from the Jackdaw in Denton.

What's included in the price?

Use of tools Wood for carving Refreshments - tea, coffee, biscuits etc Lunch - Homemade and local produce, will cater for dietary requirements

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Walderchain Wood

with Craft Courses since 2017

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