Course: Intro to Spoon Whittling
Duration: 1 day 10am -5pm, Saturdays or Sundays
Fee: £210 (includes VAT)
Next start date: See table below for next start dates.
Suitable for: Absolute beginners. No prior experience in woodworking or woodcarving is required for this course.
About: Learn how to carve a spoon from Lime wood – a traditional seasoned hardwood.
If the idea of carving a spoon appeals to you, but setting out into a muddy wood and starting your learning by wielding an axe seems somewhat daunting, join us for a one day course that will bypass all that and yet give you the immense satisfaction of watching a fully fledged spoon emerge from your handiwork.
Each spoon will be carved using seasoned wood and we will use Lime – a light, silky smooth and close grained wood – used by great master carvers in St Pauls Cathedral and stately homes.
In one day, you will learn how to create a spoon from Lime wood- a traditional seasoned hardwood that holds detail and is a pleasure to carve with a cut out decoration detail in the handle. This can be a straight handle or a heart, but if you have an idea for a simple design, we can try and make this possible too. Your spoon will be a gift to keep for yourself or give to your loved one.
All necessary materials, finishing supplies, and the use of tools, will be provided.
Love Spoons
In folk museums and heritage craft collections throughout Europe and the UK , you can sometimes see versions of these charming ‘Lovespoons’- some with one or two hearts carved out of their handles.
The traditional lovespoon was made by a man who gave it to his beloved in order to show his skills and commitment. Her father would also have been able to see the man’s craftsmanship.
Some of them are full of complex symbolism. A lock denoting security, a cross for faith, horseshoes for luck, bells for marriage and some including interlinked chains. As a ‘pastime’, many hours were spent on them and sailors passed their free time embellishing them with mermaids and anchors.
Want to know more? Check out our guide to Wooden Spoon Carving.
Jon Hall
Jon is a City and Guild trained wood carver. He works as a professional high end maker, restorer and gilder and shares his expertise in a patient and playful manner. Jon may share access to his humorous and original Youtube channel.
General Information
You will receive a courtesy reminder by email 1-2 days before the workshop/course begins.
Refreshments
Coffee, tea and biscuits are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you or visit a nearby venue to purchase food.
Access
If you have any specific access or special needs, please contact us confidentially in advance by email info@thegoodlifecentre.co.uk. There is a small step to the entrance, and the toilet is on the ground floor.
All sewing workshops and occasionally lampshade making, tassel making and bookbinding workshops are located on the second floor. There is no lift access.
Refunds and cancellations
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Disclaimer
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, The Goodlife Centre reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
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