We are teaching another Spoon Carving class! This time the location will be in San Francisco at the Riccardi Studios. Check the shop to buy tickets! 

Spoon Carving Class / April 22, 1-3:30 pm

Designer Melanie Abrantes will lead students in hand carving their own wooden spoon using traditional Japanese tools and techniques. The class will start with a discussion of different wood types, an explanation of the tools required, and an overview of the techniques used to cut wood. Once students have acquired a basic understanding, Melanie will lead them in carving the bowl of the spoon with the spoon gouge, then designing and whittling the handle and top of the spoon. When the final design has been reached, students will sand and finish their spoons with an all-natural finish. All tools will be available for use during the workshop, with the option of purchasing the tools to continue your spoon making practice at home!

+ Basswood Spoon bank
+ Japanese Spoon Gouge
+ Mikikicha carving knife
+ Japanese Rasp
+ Handwritten instructions

You can rent tools for $20 the day of or you can purchase the kit for $79 during or after the class.

Limited seats available. Please try to arrive 15 mins before the class. begins.