Spoon Carving

Hand-carved spoons make great gifts and turn some heads. "You made that?!" . . .

This workshop will cover the basics of spoon carving, taught by someone who basically carves spoons. Topics will cover choosing materials, sharpening and maintaining tools, basic cuts and technique, and resources for learning more. I'm not an expert by any means, but you'll be able to start off on your life long spoon carving journey after this workshop. Attendees should bring a knife suitable for carving and any sharpening materials they own.

details

• when: sunday, april 19th, 2009, from  5:25 pm -  6:55 pm
• to attend: Please see the info page for more information on attending any of the workshops at the 2009 Boston Skillshare.
• facilitated by: Matt Picard

lesson plan

Choosing materials
-Wood
What makes good wood?
Where to get good wood?
Carving green vs. dry
-The Tools you need
Rough cutting tools
What makes a good knife for carving?
Types of steel
Hook knives
Grinds
Folding vs. straight handle
Where to buy a good knife?
Sharpening and maintaining
The Process
-Planning
Ideal shape and strength considerations
-Starting and rough cutting
Get as close as possible
-Basic cuts and technique
basic cuts
considering the grain
-Shaping the bowl
-Finishing
-Maintaining
Practice time

facilitator experience

novice/hobbyist

intended audience

folks who want to learn to carve a spoon.

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