Cost: $50
Location: Raven’s Roots campus in Ferndale, WA

It’s a wonderful feeling to cook and eat with utensils you’ve made yourself! In this introductory carving class, learn to make beautiful handmade wooden spoons from wood using a knife, axe, saw, and gouge. We’ll discuss which tree species to use 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. 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! Students can bring additional wood billets home for future projects.

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 your own spoon to take home.

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