Alien Spoons

Contact name: Alan

75
Total bookings

Rating

(89)

over 8 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

With around 30 years experience of training people and working in conservation with trees and green wood work, you will be sure to learn more than just the basics of spoon carving and whittling. Having learnt the professional and safe carving techniques from some of the best out there, I will pass on these skills so that you can also carve safely and with confidence at home, or improve on your technique.

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Edinburgh

Alien spoon carving

1 day

Next date: 1st Jun 2024

4 places left

(77)

£95.00

platinum award

Edinburgh

Alien Spoons - Two day spoon carving workshop

2 days

Next date: 1st Jun 2024

£185.00

platinum award

Edinburgh

Children's whittling & wood carving classes

1½ hours

Next date: 2nd Jun 2024

£45.00

platinum award

Edinburgh

Dala horse carving

3 hours

Next date: 7th Jul 2024

(10)

£55.00

platinum award

Edinburgh

VIP 1-2-1 spoon carving day.

1 day

Next date: 18th May 2024

(2)

£160.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

12 May 24'

Hari reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"A great day that absolutely flew by! Alan is a patient and calm teacher, happy to answer any questions throughout the day. I was able to come away with a lovely spoon and a new obsession for spoon carving! There were plenty of tea breaks and homemade dishes cooked to perfection by Sim who very kindly gifted some freshly homegrown vegetables at the end of the day. I would recommend this workshop to anyone!"

22 Mar 24'

Martin reviewed: VIP 1-2-1 spoon carving day.

"Having already carved spoons for a year or two I was looking for a day that dealt with all of the things that I find more difficult. Alan addressed them all (and more) and I am now in the process of introducing them all into my practice. It was an enjoyable, interesting and useful day. Alan is a good teacher (and his wife is an excellent baker!). Thanks for a great day!"

19 Mar 24'

Patrick reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"Really excellent day spent with Alan in his beautiful home learning how to carve a spoon from a log. Clear, concise instructions given throughout with plenty of time spent on techniques to ensure effective and safe carving. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in spoon carving or whittling in general. "

12 Mar 24'

Hugh reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"I had a great day carving my first spoon. The pace was ideal with enough time to feel as if I had achieved something worthwhile by the end. Alan is a welcoming and friendly instructor and we had lovely home cooked food at regular intervals throughout the day! Absolutely recommended- Alan knows his stuff and can help anyone to create a great spoon."