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Spoon Carving

Make your own spoon using traditional greenwood techniques.

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Using traditional greenwood techniques to carve your own spoon, learn about the form and function of a good spoon and how to make the most of the wood for strength and beauty.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All including materials£65.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 07580042183 Book direct with Woodmatters garethandro@woodmatters.org.uk

Suitability

Not suitable for children.

Meeting point

The Footprint National Trust St.Catherines Patterdale Road, Windermere, Cumbria. LA23 1NH

What to bring and wear

Wear warm clothes and bring a packed lunch. Refreshments will be available all day.

Accessibility

The Footprint is fully accessible.

Contact info

Gareth and Ro Thomas

Upcoming events

Scandinavian Shrink Pot Carving 

Create a beautiful natural pot from greenwood, using the shrinkage of the tree as it dries out to create a sealed pot.

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on
12 Nov 2025
at
09:00 to 17:00

Help Out Day: Coppicing at Skelghyll Woods 

Help our rangers with coppicing at Skelgyhll Woods, Ambleside

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on
4 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00

Bench Making 

Make a rustic greenwood bench or simple stool using hand tools.

Event summary

on
6 Dec 2025
at
09:00 to 18:30