Spoon Carving
Workshop with Alex Finberg
Friday 14 March 2025, 10.30am - 3pm
£65
Venue: MAKE Southwest
Suitable for: Adults
Level: All Abilities
Join MAKE Southwest Maker Member, Alex Finberg for a hands-on spoon carving workshop!
Discover the craft of spoon carving using traditional hand tools and time-honored techniques. In this workshop, you'll start with a spoon blank and carve your way to creating a beautifully finished cooking spoon. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of crafting something by hand and using it in your everyday life!
This course is perfect for complete beginners or those with some carving experience looking to refine their skills. Whether it’s your first spoon or a chance to refresh your technique, you’ll leave with a new appreciation for this wholesome craft.
All tools and materials are provided – just bring your enthusiasm! Enjoy tea, coffee, and a chance to explore the inspiring Riverside Mill, galleries and shop.
All materials and tools will be provided.
About Alex
Alex is a British green wood worker based in South Devon, using age old carving techniques to carve wood into beautiful, functional woodenware from wind fallen and sustainably cut local trees.
He is an advocate for the new wood culture movement and the rediscovering of our relationship to the origins of everyday things, the trees they grew from and the people who made them.
On the Day
All tools and materials will be provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and will be available on the day. Our Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop - all participants receive a 10% discount voucher for food and drink purchased on the day.
On arrival, please make your way to the side gate of the Riverside Mill, through the courtyard and up the stone stairs on the side of the building. Please let us know if you require the lift.
Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces. Click here for more information on our location and car parking for the day.
View MAKE Southwest's Cancellation Policy, HERE.