Carve a Cooking Spoon Workshop ~ 18.01.2026 (AM)

CARVE A COOKING SPOON WORKSHOP

Date: Sunday 18th January 2026
Time: 09:30 - 12:45
Location: Lower Sharpham Barton Farm, Ashprington, TQ9 7DX
Skill level: Beginners (No previous experience required) / Intermediate 

✨ Experience the Joy of Carving your Own Cooking Spoon

Come and carve a wooden cooking spoon! We will use simple hand tools and age old techniques to carve cooking spoons from a blank to a finished spoon. There is something extremely satisfying about carving and then cooking with your own hand carved spoon! 

You’ll learn:
✅ Safe knife grips & carving technique
✅ How to Carve a Cooking Spoon Blank with Knife & Hook Knife
✅ Hook-knife hollowing and finishing
✅ Everyone leaves with a cooking spoon and the skills & confidence to keep on carving!

🧰 What’s Included

• All tools and materials provided. 

• Tuition with Alex Finberg, author of Spoon Carving: From Log to Spoon

• Tea, coffee & biscuits

• Safety gloves, Aprons & Protective Kit

• Access to the onsite shop and goody-bag offers

💡 Continue Your Journey

Take the next step & Join Alex on another workshop with:
🪵 Log to Spoon Workshop - Learn to Carve with Axe & Knife!

🥄 Carve an Eating Spoon Workshop - Delve in the nuance & beauty of eating spoons

🗡️ Hone your Skills on a Sharpening Workshop

🪓 Checkout the Workshop Calendar Here

Add extras at checkout:
📘 Book – Spoon Carving: From Log to Spoon ~ £16.99
🔪 Carving Knife ~ £25 / 🪝Hook Knife ~ £40
🧤 Carving Gloves ~ £5.99 *

🎥NEW! Add on Alex's Online Carve a Cooking Spoon Masterclass ~ £25

*All kit is provided, but you may want your own new pair of gloves and tools to keep carving at home!

🕰️ Schedule

09:30 AM – Arrival & introductions
09:30 - 10:55 AM – Carving the Cooking Spoon with a straight knife
11AM – Tea break
11:15 - 12:15 – Carving the Cooking Spoon with a hook knife & finishing cuts
12:30 - 12:45 – Wrap up, Shop Visit & Finish

🧭 Venue & Access

Use what3words: coffee.hindering.fats 
Please allow an extra 5 minutes to arrive down the bumpy track! 
Carving areas are within a short walk of parking; toilets & refreshments available.
If you need adjustments for mobility or access, please get in touch – we're happy to help.

🪑 Safety & Wellbeing

• Outdoor & Paediatric First Aid trained instructor

• Fully risk-assessed sessions

• Please wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear

• Suitable for ages 16+ 

👋 About Alex Finberg

Award-winning spoon carver, author, and founder of Woodcrafters.

Alex has taught carving for over a decade to a range of groups and brings warmth, patience, and humour to every session. Alex has recently released online spooncarving masterclasses and his book Spoon Carving: From Log to Spoon distils years of experience into a step-by-step guide that inspires carvers worldwide. 

💬 Testimonials

“Alex is a fantastic workshop leader - knowledgeable, approachable and gentle in his manner and approach. He has a gift for intuition and ensuring all participants are included and feel at ease, and building a calm and focused atmosphere" – MH

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🧺 What to Bring

• Sturdy footwear & warm clothes (hat / gloves)

• Packed lunch or snacks

• A favourite spoon for inspiration

• Tools if you have them (optional)

📦 After the Workshop

• Exclusive list of carving resources + recommended tools

• Option to purchase knives, kits & Alex’s book

• Ongoing email support

• Invites to Woodcraft for Wellbeing & future events

📝 Terms & Conditions

• Non-refundable but transferable  (£20 Admin Fee Applies)

• Minimum 8 participants required – we will reschedule if under-booked

• You’ll receive a full information pack & directions a week in advance to the workshop

⭐ Workshops regularly sell out FAST — book early to secure your place!