Complete spoon carving (Ōtepoti)

Learn to design and carve wooden spoons from scratch with hand tools and traditional whittling methods in this one-day comprehensive class.
Person splitting wood with an axe outdoors
$135.00 NZD per person
$135.00 NZD
  • Sunday 25 October: 10am-4pm

Experience the craft of spoon carving from scratch in this intensive one-day workshop. Learn different design approaches and how to shape green wood using an axe. You’ll also learn safe techniques to refine and finish your spoon with knives. This class is great for beginners who want to learn to carve confidently at home, or as a refresher for more experienced spoon carvers.

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
  • 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.

Your Host

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Douglas Horrell

Douglas has taught spoon carving since 2017 and makes hand-carved useful items such as spoons, cups, and bowls, as well as pole-lathe–turned pieces and other green-wood crafts. He also forges some of his own tools from repurposed steel. Douglas teaches spoon, cup, and bowl carving, along with sharpening, and hosts the monthly Spoon Club sessions. @cleftcraft