Course Description
It’s a wonderful feeling to cook and eat with utensils you’ve made yourself! In this introductory carving class, led by Ryan Johnson and hosted by Bell Creek Nature School, learn to make beautiful handmade wooden spoons from wood using a knife, axe, saw, and gouge. We’ll discuss which tree species we recommend using and why, where to find them, and how to harvest them sustainably. Then, we will section the logs into billets so we can begin carving. Each step of the process, you’ll follow along with the instructor to make your own spoon to take home. You’ll also get to meet other carvers in the community and socialize while we carve. You might even get to hear a good story or two! Tools and materials will be provided. If you have tools or woods of your own you would like to use, you are welcome to bring those along too!

Course Outline

• Overview of Sloyd woodworking and using hand tools to make everyday items

• Learn how to use various woodworking tools including knife, axe, saw, gouge, and hook

• Discuss tree identification and sustainable harvesting

• Follow step-by-step instructions to create usable works of art!

Materials: Lunch, water bottle, snacks, any carving tools you wish to use or share.

Clicking the link below will redirect you to Bell Creek’s Registration page. Click the “Sign-Up” button and choose “Adult Workshops” to complete the form and submit.