Spoon Carving & Cordage Course
Learn Spoon Carving and Cordage in Sussex
This day is perfect for those that are interested in learning the craft side of bushcraft without having to sleep out in the wild! Learn how to carve your very own spoon using just using a few tools, including a crook knife which you will get to keep. You can create anything from a tea spoon to a table spoon and if your feel really adventurous you could even try making a ladle! We also teach you how to make cordage with which you can hang up or decorate your spoon. We also look at knife design, safe tool use and maintaining your tools.
During the course we will cover
- Knife design & tool selection
- Maintenance / Sharpening
- Cutting tool safety
- Material selection
- Tree identification
Cost
£75Duration
7hrsGroup Size
6-14
Aim
To teach the principles of safe tool use and how to carve a spoon and make cordage.
Who it's for
Anyone with an interest in wood working or the arts and crafts.
March - November, please see the calendar for the next available dates.
Sussex / Kent
Equipment Supplied
All tools and equipment are supplied, you will also get to your very own crook knife to keep (worth £12.95).Equipment Needed
Comfortable clothing and footwear. Due to the nature of the locations, you must have extra warm clothes and waterproofs. We will provide you with a kit list.Min Age - 14yrs (Must be accompanied by a participating parent or legal guardian).
