25 & 26 May 2013 at Shed Therapy, Dalbeattie
Spend the weekend with professional spooncarver Steve Tomlin and learn the techniques of carving with axe and knives on this fun and inspiring workshop.
All tools & materials supplied
You will learn
· How to select wood for carving spoons
· Splitting blanks from branches and larger timber
· Using an axe for fast, efficient carving
· 5 special knife techniques to shape your spoons
· Hollowing the bowl with a hooked knife
· Safe methods of working
The focus on this course is building skills so that you take home much more than just your completed spoon. You will learn a set of skills which are the foundation of any greenwood working and will enable you to go on carving on your own.
Steve Tomlin has been a professional greenwood worker for 10 years and is an internationally respected carver. In 2013 he was awarded a Queen Elizabeth Scholarship in recognition of his skills and spent 4 weeks working one-to-one with master spoon carver Fritiof Runhall in Sweden. As well as selling and demonstrating his craft at shows around the country, Steve has taught dozens of people how to carve on his lively and engaging courses.
Spoon carving is an engaging pastime which is accessible to all, requiring only a small toolkit and easily-found materials. It makes an ideal introduction to woodworking for beginners while the design elements and particular skills will engage more experienced woodworkers.
Two-day workshop just £100.
Only 6 places – call Gavin on 01556 611380 to book.