This class is apart of my Creative Residency at Ruby Projects.

Class Description:

Join us for an immersive and fun evening workshop where you’ll learn to design and hand-carve your own wooden spoon, with the possibilities of creating more than one if time allows, using traditional Japanese tools and techniques. This beginner friendly carving class will give you all the tools to embark on a carving practice at home or hone the skills you already have.

The class begins with an introduction to wood selection, an overview of the specialized tools, and a discussion of the techniques used to cut and shape your blank. From there, you’ll design your spoon and be guided step-by-step through the carving process: shaping the bowl with a Japanese spoon gouge, refining the handle and top with a carving knife, and finishing your piece with sanding and an all-natural wood butter. 

Topics and skills covered will include:

• Wood species selection

• Layout and design

• Bandsaw techniques

• Hand tool safety and usage

• Sanding

• Food-safe finishes