• Sunday 24 May: 9am-1pm
• Sunday 30 August: 9am-1pm
• Sunday 22 November: 9am-1pm

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to the ancient craft of spoon carving and basic whittling with knives. Learn about spoon-design and sketch your own design onto a blank cut from locally harvested green wood. Practise safe carving techniques with straight and curved knives, and learn to appreciate the wood’s structure by working with the grain. This careful and rewarding craft encourages patience, offering a great way to slow down and connect with the material. If you would prefer to learn how to carve a spoon from scratch, check out the complete spoon carving workshop!

Please note

• All materials and tools will be provided
• Gloves – Please bring close-fitting garden grip type gloves as they help with grip and protection. Loose or baggy gloves can be a hazard.
• Footwear – Closed-in footwear is essential.
• Food & Drink – Bring a water bottle to keep hydrated, and any food or snacks you may need over the course of the workshop. To observe tikanga, we ask that no food or hot drinks are consumed in the work space, a separate area will be available for breaks.
• This workshop is for adults aged 18 and over who can work safely without direct supervision with very sharp hand tools, or for young people aged 16–17 who can meet the same safety requirements and attend with a supervising adult. Please note that if a young person attends, two workshop places must be purchased (one for the young person and one for the accompanying adult). 

Cancellation

Bookings are non-refundable. If for any reason (this includes illness, travel delays, and injuries) you need to cancel your workshop, you will receive a refund minus a $30 administration fee. This is provided you contact us at least 14 full days before your booking.

Please see our Cancellation Policy for more details.

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We are grateful to be able to offer this workshop because of support from Creative New Zealand.