Spoon Carving Workshop
An introduction to greenwood carving. Create your very cooking spoon and learn how to use three simple carving tools in the process – The Axe, Straight Knife and curved knife.
- Booking essential
Join Paul Adamson, Kedleston Ranger and expert wood carver with over 20 years experience.
Green woodworking is the craft of using simple hand tools with freshly felled wood, to make functional items for the home and garden. Spoon carving is a good way to learn a great deal of information on the subject in a one day course.
You will be guided through the safe use of the axe and knives, learn about wood types and preparation, form and function, Scandinavian Slojd tradition and decoration methods. Wood will be provided from the Kedleston estate with plenty spare for you to take some home to practice with.
With your newly acquired spoons and skills, you will gain the confidence to take things further and progress onto other projects within this interesting and fulfilling craft.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £70.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Short walk along uneven ground to workshop space. Seating will be provided. The course is designed for beginners, but a degree of manual dexterity and co-ordination will be required to safely use the tools. There is a general requirement to stand for some lengths of time while using the axe, but adjustments can be made for this.
- Meeting point
Please meet at Visitor Reception.
- Suitability for children
16+
- What to bring and wear
Outdoor clothing and comfortable closed-toe shoes recommended.
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