Oakland: Spoon Carving Workshop

Join our bestselling in-person carving workshop and learn how to carve a wooden spoon!  

Class Description:

We will lead students in hand carving their own wooden spoon using traditional Japanese tools and techniques. The class will start with a discussion of different wood types, an explanation of the tools required, and an overview of the techniques used to cut wood. Once students have acquired a basic understanding, Melanie will lead them in carving the bowl of the spoon with the spoon gouge, then designing and whittling the handle and top of the spoon. When the final design has been reached, students will sand and finish their spoons with an all-natural finish. All tools will be provided to use during the workshop, with the option of purchasing the tools at a discounted rate to continue your spoon-making practice at home!

 Provided in class:

• Wood Spoon Blank
• Japanese Spoon Gouge
• Carving Knife
• Sandpaper and Wood Butter
• Carving Instructions
• Snacks and Drinks (Lunch Not Included)

Workshop Schedule:

• March 15th at the Alkali Rye Shop in Oakland, CA 1pm-3:30pm
  • We’re hosting a Maker Meet-Up after class from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM! Stop by, hang out, and ask me any questions about carving or your tools. Can’t wait to chat! Open to the public. 
    

• April 19th at the Brooklyn Basin in Oakland, CA 10am-12:30pm & 1pm-3:30pm
• May 24th at the Brooklyn Basin in Oakland, CA 10am-12:30pm & 1pm-3:30pm

Teachers: Melanie Abrantes or Laura Lefevre
Where: Brooklyn Basin Park in Oakland, CA 94606 (exact location at park will be emailed week of class) Unless stated differently above. 

Limited seats and parking are available. Please try to arrive 10 mins before the class begins.

The workshop will be outside unless chance of rain, we will relocate indoors at Melanie Abrantes Designs' Studio in Oakland. You will receive an email confirming the change of location. 

Photo Credit: The images on white shot by Melanie Riccardi and lifestyle images are shot by Nicole Morrison for Etsy.