In this 2 day in-person Spoon Carving Workshop, Jared Williams & Stefanie Geisel will explore the creative endeavor of sculpting a spoon from within a piece of green (living) wood. Over two consecutive Saturdays we will examine hand carving techniques, inspirations and demos towards making your unique and useful wooden instrument that will last generations. Some artistic decorative options will include wood-burning (Pyrography), coal burning the spoon’s bowl, carbon-transfer design, engraving, and coffee / cinnamon inlay (Scandinavian Kolrosing).
This hands-on class can also be a meditative experience and may help you become hyper aware of your thoughts and bodily movements. Your intentional practices are welcomed and encouraged! We will end with a guided reflective circle to fully appreciate the process and reward of your personal creative experience.
This course is open to teens and adults with no experience needed, but previous experience working with your hands and/or wood is a bonus. Tools and wood will be provided for you to carve, but please feel free to bring your own! Consider bringing gloves to protect your learning hands. Also, we will not be providing lunch during this course, so please come prepared with food and drink. Looking forward to meeting you!
HOW: $190 per person, Reach out for sliding scale. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.
WHERE: Outdoors on the lawn (weather permitting- (or in our studio if inclement) @ Circle Studios 62 Plains Rd. New Paltz, NY 12561
WHEN: July 31st 10am-4pm and August 7th 10am-3:30
The idea for 2 weekends is to give time for people to take their work home and be with it, carve more, and return with a readiness to finish what was started...
Also, it is not a requirement to return as most of the work will be on the way and can be finished on their own time if they desire. Please contact us if you would prefer one day only and we can discuss a price adjustment: info@circlecreativecollective.org
SPOON CARVING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY July 31st, 2021
Setup/Start fire for charcoal.
10:00 AM -- ARRIVAL & INTROS (Including course introduction at 10:45)
11:00 AM -- LIVING WOOD THEORY
description of how wood is held together and how to cut with that knowledge,
also showing examples of spoons made
11:30 AM -- CHOOSE AND ENVISION SPOON
Getting creative with your desired spoon with charcoal on wood
12:00 PM -- CARVING DEMO
Quick description and demo of the tools of the trade and how to keep them sharp, with Q&A before lunch.
Make your own Clamp-Board.
----------------
1:00 PM -- LUNCH / CARVE
----------------
1:45 PM -- CARVING INITIATION
(Live experience with tools and carving the spoon.)
3:30 PM -- CLOSING OBSERVATIONS & QUESTIONS
Talk about next weekends class options, including decorative techniques. (describing the inspirations to keep you carving…)
4:00 PM -- CARVING CONNECTIONS & GOODBYES
_________________
SATURDAY AUGUST 7th, 2021
Setup decorative stations / Start fire for charcoal.
10:00 AM -- ARRIVAL & GOAL SETTING
10:30 AM -- RIGHT BACK TO IT! Adding
Picking up the tools needed to finish your spoon carving and begin decorative techniques
12:30 PM -- Short theory of sanding, sealing, and caring for wooden products
-------------------
1:00 PM -- LUNCH / CARVE
-------------------
1:45 PM -- Finishing techniques and decorations.
2:30 PM -- Applying sealer coats
3:00 PM -- Admiring the creations, the process, and giving feedback for further development. Activity: Find your spoon! and appreciate one other spoon in circle.
3:30 PM -- Final blessings & goodbyes! :)
In Circle, we only plant, utilize, and harvest items from our Earth Mama that are easily replenished, leave as little trace as possible, and are healthy for humans and planet from harvest to end result. Please also consider Mama Earth in all you do…
