Spoon Carving in the European Tradition$125.00 Learn to Carve a Decorative Spoon! Select a date from the drop-down menu. Workshops from 9 – 11:30am both days In this 5-hour workshop, students will learn to carve a decorative spoon in basswood in the European carving tradition. Students will learn and apply the following skills that are needed to carve a simple decorative spoon: Carving safety Honing/sharpening Tracing and transfer of the spoon layout to a piece of basswood Hollowing out the spoon; carving the back; and removing thickness under the handle Carving out the handle Sanding the spoon and handle Finish can be applied at home (instructor can offer shellac, which is non-toxic) This class is designed for the beginner as well as more experienced carvers. Different techniques and styles make it interesting for all skill levels. There is no prerequisite for this class. All of the necessary tools and materials will be available to students for this class. It is recommended that you bring your own safety gear (eye protection, hearing protection, dust mask, gloves). We have hearing and eye protection available if you do not have your own. Optional tools and equipment that students can purchase. – Carving Gloves made with kevlar &/or steel. (Kevlar is very soft on the skin. You will be holding the piece while you carve it so you must have protection from the knife. You can buy these at TH and H in Kearny Mesa or get them from many sources online.) – A chip carving knife such as a Hirsch # 17, Pfeil #1 or similar. (Available at Highland Woodworking or Woodcraft.) – A #5 Sweep Spoon Gouge 20mm. (The 20 mm width is great, but smaller is also good.) – Carving Spoons — a book by Shirley Adler No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome, or 14+ years with an accompanying adult! • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • Homeschoolers: Click here for enrollment details. • Military and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • If this class is full, click here to be added to the waitlist. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the waitlist to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Choose a date Choose an optionMar 16 & 17, 9-11:30amApr 13 & 14, 9-11:30am Do you have carving experience? Choose an optionYESNOClear Spoon Carving in the European Tradition quantity Add to cart Categories: Adult Classes, Teen Classes Tags: carving, handplane, love spoon, woodworking, woodworking class, woodworking course, woodworking school Description Reviews (0) Description Spoon Carving in the European Tradition Select a date from the drop-down menu. From 9 – 11:30am both days San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd., Studio 106, SD 92106 • 619.273.3235 • make@sandiegocraft.org This workshop is held indoors in our woodshop, so we suggest: • Dress in layers so you can adjust to the studio temperature. We work with windows open. • Bring water/beverage. • Wear closed-toe shoes — dropping tools on toes really hurts! • Long hair must be tied back. • Do not wear clothing with flowy sleeves and no dangly jewelry as these items can get caught on tools and machines. DIRECTIONS: Located in Liberty Station’s Arts District, you can find our studio at the end of the hallway on the 1st floor of the Dorothea Laub Music & Arts Center (Bldg 176) at the corner of Roosevelt & Truxtun, next to The Lot movie theater. There is plenty of free parking. Parking Lot Q is behind our studio — enter via the driveway off Dewey. Across the street in the Vons parking lot, it is also free. If you can’t find us, call or text 619.273.3235. CLASS SIZE: 3 min. If the minimum is not met, you will receive a full refund or credit toward another class. REFUNDS: No refunds for tardiness or no-shows. For a refund (minus a 5% processing fee), you must cancel 7 days before the start of the class. After 7 days, we cannot offer refunds, as materials and supplies have already been purchased. TRANSFERS: You may transfer your enrollment spot to someone else, but transfers must happen before the workshop begins. Please email us to let us know who’s coming. INTEREST LIST: If a class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join our Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Paul Duffield has lived in San Diego since 1988 and retired from a career in nonprofits 10 years ago. After attending the Palomar College Cabinet & Furniture Technology Program, he became a TA at Palomar College and now teaches a variety of workshops locally, including Hand Tools, Joinery, Intro to Woodworking and Hand Tool Sharpening. An experienced and engaging instructor, Paul now enjoys retirement while spending his time practicing and sharing woodwork with others through teaching. He is constantly improving his craft and enjoys designing and making furniture, regularly showing his work at ‘Design in Wood’ and at the Escondido Arts Partnership annual WOOD exhibition. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Spoon Carving in the European Tradition”Your email address will not be published. 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