Introduction to Spoon Carving Workshop

Learn to hand carve your own wooden spoon in Brisbane!


Black Wattle Woodshop
Black Wattle Woodshop
4.9 (12)

4 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 5 to 20

$150 (Afterpay available)

Brisbane
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Craft
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Woodworking
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Hidden Creative Gems
Spend your Saturday morning learning how to carve your own wooden spoon in a fun, yet relaxing environment. Catie will take you through the steps to create a spoon you will be proud to show everyone.
Using hand tools, you will start with a spoon blank and carve your own spoon. You will learn about wood grain and direction, and how to safely use a slöyd knife, hook knife and a gouge. You will have time to complete your spoon, ready to finish, to use yourself or gift to someone special.
Held across the greater Brisbane region, there is a spoon carving workshop close to everyone.
There will be various spoon blank shapes and different timbers to choose from. Pick the blank that speaks to you. Timbers and shapes vary from workshop to workshop due to timber availability.
Please note: a minimum of 4 participants is required for the workshop to run.
Knowledge required
  • This is a beginner-friendly workshop. No previous carving knowledge is required. Catie is able to teach those who have never carved or used tools before. If you have carved before, you are more than welcome to attend!
  • Classes are limited to over 16 years old.
  • You must have the ability to use hand tools such as a knife and gouge in a safe manner. We will provide bandaids for the inevitable cut however, please note the use of very sharp knives is part of the workshop. Carvers must follow all safety directions.
Note: The class is in a noisy location, with no ramp access.
What you'll get
  • The use of all hand tools to carve their own wooden spoon.
  • You will get to choose a spoon blank (pre-cut piece of timber). Timber types and shapes vary from class to class.
  • Catie will teach you about tool safety, grain direction, different knife holds and techniques. You will carve your own spoon from start to finish.
  • You will leave with your spoon and an appreciation for the traditional methods for wood carving.
Hand tools are not included in the price, however are available to purchase to take home.
What to bring
  • You are required to wear closed in shoes (leather preferred).
  • Wear clothes you do not mind getting wood shaving and dust on.
  • Bring along your water bottle and something to nibble on during the four hours of carving. Coffee and cakes are available for purchase.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Wilston, QLD

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Black Wattle Woodshop
Black Wattle Woodshop

4.9 (12)
female Women-owned

Using traditional tools and methods for creating is important to us, and passing on these skills is our passion. We have always been the types of people who would prefer to make something with our hands than to buy off the shelf. Sometimes there is nothing better than making with your own hands.
We focus our workshops on the mindfulness of traditional making, and finding the technique that works for each person. Regardless if it is woodworking or leatherwork, we focus on teaching traditional ways to create. We find joy each time one of our workshop participants is beaming with pride when they step back and see what they have made.
Sustainability is also an important component of what we do. The timber we use is sustainably sourced from small, local timber suppliers. Our leather is sourced right here in Brisbane, where they have developed sustainable practices to produce Vegtan leather.

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