Greenwood Spoon Carving in the Slöjd Handcrafting Tradition

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Saturday June 29

1:00 PM  –  5:00 PM

Program Details:

Greenwood carving is an accessible form of woodworking that utilizes freshly harvested woods, creates very little waste (mulch for your garden!), and can be done without machinery--making it very popular within the bushcraft community. In this class, you will learn how to carve a wooden spoon (2.) using a sloyd knife and a hook knife. To focus on proper knife handling techniques and cuts, the class will carve from pre-made spoon blanks. In addition, you’ll (1.) learn the full process of transforming a foraged log into a finished spoon and how to properly care for your carving tools.

Required materials:

Purchase the tools you’ll need for the class by following the links below and/or feel free to bring tools from home.

Please note this course is open to all levels  but requires a basic amount of hand strength--being able to open a sealed jar is an example of basic hand strength.

Audience: Teens + Adults

Location: Flora Wing of the Sims Education Center

Cost: $65 ($52 members)

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