Spoon carving workshop
Learn to carve your own wooden spoon with the Somerset Bodgers
- Booking essential
This one day course takes you through the processes of safely carving a spoon from a piece of hardwood.
Axes and a variety of specialist knives are used to fashion the spoon and when complete, advice on caring for your creation and tools is given.
We have a good selection of spoon carving tools, so for anyone thinking of taking up this specialisation it's a good opportunity to try out what is available.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult and over 16s | £80.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call somersetbodgers@icloud.com
- Meeting point
Head to the Welcome Building to sign in.
- What to bring and wear
Somerset Bodgers workshops take place outdoors, so please wear suitable clothing for the weather on the day.
- Other
When you have decided which course you want to do email somersetbodgers@icloud.com They will get back to you with bank details. You then make a payment and confirm. They will then send you a printable certificate. A reminder is sent out to participants about a week before the event with joining instructions. Timber for all courses is largely sourced from the Tyntesfield Estate and Leigh Woods.
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