Carve a Cooking Spoon Workshop ~ 19.06.2027 (PM)

CARVE A COOKING SPOON WORKSHOP Date: Saturday 19th June 2027 Time: 13:30 - 16:45 Location: Lower Sharpham Barton Farm, Ashprington, TQ9 7DX Skill level: Beginners (No previous experience required) / Intermediate ✨ Experience the Joy of Carving your Own Cooking Spoon Come and carve a wooden cooking spoon! We will use simple hand tools and age old techniques to carve cooking spoons from a blank to a finished spoon. There is something extremely satisfying about carving and then cooking with your own hand carved spoon! You’ll learn: ✅ Safe knife grips & carving technique ✅ How to Carve a Cooking Spoon Blank with Knife & Hook Knife ✅ Hook-knife hollowing and finishing ✅ Everyone leaves with a cooking spoon and the skills & confidence to keep on carving! 🧰 What’s Included All tools and materials provided. Tuition with Alex Finberg, author of Spoon Carving: From Log to Spoon Tea, coffee & biscuits Safety gloves, Aprons & Protective Kit Access to the onsite shop and goody-bag offers 💡 Continue Your Journey Take the next step & Join Alex on another workshop with: 🪵 Log to Spoon Workshop - Learn to Carve with Axe & Knife! 🥄 Carve an Eating Spoon Workshop - Delve in the nuance & beauty of eating spoons 🗡️ Hone your Skills on a Sharpening Workshop 🪓 Checkout the Workshop Calendar Here Add extras at checkout: 📘 Book – Spoon Carving: From Log to Spoon ~ £16.99 🔪 Carving Knife ~ £65 / 🪝Hook Knife ~ £85 / 🪓Carving Axe £175 🧤 Carving Gloves ~ £5.99 * 🎥NEW! Add on Alex's Online Carve a Cooking Spoon Masterclass ~ £35 *All kit is provided, but you may want your own new pair of gloves and tools to keep carving at home! 🕰️ Schedule 13:30 – Arrival & introductions 13:40 - 14:55 – Carving the Spoon with a straight knife 14:55 – Tea break 15:10 - 16:10 – Carving the Spoon with a hook knife & finishing cuts 16:20 - 16:30 – Wrap up, Shop Visit & Finish 🧭 Venue & Access Use what3words: coffee.hindering.fats Please allow an extra 5 minutes to arrive down the bumpy track! Carving areas are within a short walk of parking; toilets & refreshments available. If you need adjustments for mobility or access, please get in touch – we're happy to help. 🪑 Safety & Wellbeing Outdoor & Paediatric First Aid trained instructor Fully risk-assessed sessions Please wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear Suitable for ages 16+ 👋 About Alex Finberg Award-winning spoon carver, author, and founder of Woodcrafters. Alex has taught carving for over a decade to a range of groups and brings warmth, patience, and humour to every session. Alex has recently released online spooncarving masterclasses and his book Spoon Carving: From Log to Spoon distils years of experience into a step-by-step guide that inspires carvers worldwide. 💬 Testimonials “Alex is a fantastic workshop leader - knowledgeable, approachable and gentle in his manner and approach. He has a gift for intuition and ensuring all participants are included and feel at ease, and building a calm and focused atmosphere" – MH Read more Reviews 🧺 What to Bring Sturdy footwear & warm clothes (hat / gloves) Packed lunch or snacks A favourite spoon for inspiration Tools if you have them (optional) 📦 After the Workshop Exclusive list of carving resources + recommended tools Option to purchase knives, kits & Alex’s book Ongoing email support Invites to Woodcraft for Wellbeing & future events 📝 Terms & Conditions Non-refundable but transferable (£20 Admin Fee Applies) Minimum 8 participants required – we will reschedule if under-booked You’ll receive a full information pack & directions a week in advance to the workshop ⭐ Workshops regularly sell out FAST — book early to secure your place!