About

Because of the way wood grain interacts with carving knives, creating a finely crafted spoon is challenging. Yet the project is completely doable — it doesn't drag on and on. Spoons come in infinite varieties, so there's always a new design or type of wood to try.

Learn how to use a sloyd knife with a straight blade, and a knife with a curved blade to shape a recently harvested chunk of local hardwood. You'll learn how to select and prepare wood and experience the advantages of starting with "green" wood, which still contains a lot of moisture. You'll also learn how to hone the blade to keep it sharp and how to finish the wood.

The class sessions are a week apart so you can work on your spoon between sessions, if you wish. You can purchase the knives or use BARN's during Open Studio times between the sessions.

Details

Skill level: Beginners welcome.

Details

There are two options for materials. You can select a registration with or without a knife purchase. If you choose the knife purchase option, you'll also go home with two carving knives and stropping compound.

Both options include a $20 materials fee for other materials needed in the class.

Project

You'll start by carving an "eating spoon" about 6 or 7 inches long. The instructor also will give you several other blanks to make additional spoons, including longer ones suitable for stirring a pot or serving food if you want those. Expect to complete at least one spoon in the class, maybe more, depending on your skill and whether you carve between the class sessions.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• You must wear closed-toe shoes and safety glasses, tie back long hair, and avoid dangling clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.