Carving Workshops: Explore Creativity and Craftsmanship
Welcome to our range of hands-on carving workshops, where creativity meets skill-building. This set of workshops is designed for those around 12 years old and up. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, these workshops offer something for everyone. Each session lasts 60-90 minutes and is led by expert instructors who guide you step-by-step. Sloyd workshops are offered for green woodworking; whereas, unplugged workshops are focused on traditional joinery skills. All materials and tools are provided—just bring your enthusiasm to carve something uniquely yours! View Pricing.
Sloyd Workshops
Carve a Butter Spreader
Learn the basics of green wood carving by crafting a practical butter spreader. This beginner-friendly workshop focuses on carving with the grain, shaping, and chamfering edges for a smooth finish. You’ll create a useful kitchen tool while mastering fundamental carving techniques.
- Skills You’ll Learn: Grain direction, blade thinning, and finishing.
- Perfect For: Beginners and anyone looking for a quick, functional project.
- Time: 60 minutes
Carve a Whistle
Create a functioning whistle from wood in this fun, precision-focused workshop. Learn how to shape, drill, and tune your whistle to produce clear sounds. This project requires patience and attention to detail but offers a rewarding result.
- Skills You’ll Learn: Drilling, shaping, and air passage tuning.
- Perfect For: Craft enthusiasts and those interested in sound-making objects.
- Time: 90 minutes
Carve Wooden Dice
Turn a small branch into charming wooden dice perfect for family games. This workshop teaches measuring, cutting, and finishing techniques. Decorate your dice with paint or engravings for a personal touch.
- Skills You’ll Learn: Measurement, squaring wood, and beveling edges.
- Perfect For: Beginners and families looking for a creative, playful project.
- Time: 60 minutes
Carving Romani Wispie Flowers
Discover the beauty of traditional Romani craftsmanship by carving delicate wooden flowers. Learn layering and shaping techniques to create intricate petals that curl beautifully as they dry. Add a stem for a completed piece of natural art.
- Skills You’ll Learn: Layer carving, detail work, and assembly.
- Perfect For: Art enthusiasts and anyone looking for a quick, decorative project.
- Time: 90 minutes
Carve a Spatula
Craft a versatile kitchen tool in this intermediate workshop. Learn about wood selection, carving flat surfaces, and creating ergonomic designs tailored for flipping or scraping. You’ll leave with a durable, handcrafted spatula ready for use.
- Skills You’ll Learn: Carving flat surfaces, designing crank, and finishing.
- Perfect For: Kitchenware lovers and those ready to expand their carving skills.
- Time: 90 minutes
Tool Sharpening Workshop
Keep your carving tools in top condition with this essential workshop. Learn the art of sharpening blades to ensure smooth, precise cuts and prolong the life of your tools. This session covers the basics of sharpening stones, honing techniques, and maintenance tips for carving knives, chisels, and more.
- Skills You’ll Learn: Blade sharpening, honing, and tool maintenance.
- Perfect For: Carvers of all levels who want to improve their skills with sharper tools.
- Time: 60 minutes
Unplugged Workshops
Step back in time and experience the art of traditional woodworking with our Unplugged Workshops. These sessions focus on mastering classic techniques using hand tools and bench methods—no power tools, just timeless craftsmanship. You’ll learn the skills and artistry that have been passed down through generations, all while working at your own pace in a relaxed, hands-on environment.
Key Hanger Carving with Text
Combine functionality and creativity by crafting a personalized key hanger. In this workshop, you’ll carve and decorate a wooden hanger, including adding custom text or initials for a personal touch. Perfect as a gift or a practical addition to your home.
- Skills You’ll Learn: Lettering techniques, carving details, and finishing.
- Perfect For: Beginners and intermediate carvers looking for a functional and decorative project.
- Time: 90 minutes
Making Dovetails
Master one of woodworking’s most iconic joints in this focused workshop. Learn to craft dovetail joints by hand, a skill essential for building durable, high-quality furniture. This session will teach you how to measure, mark, and cut perfect dovetails with precision.
- Skills You’ll Learn: Measuring, marking, cutting, and assembling dovetail joints.
- Perfect For: Intermediate woodworkers and anyone interested in furniture-making techniques.
- Time: 90 minutes
Mortise and Tenon Joinery
Dive into the world of traditional woodworking with this hands-on workshop dedicated to mastering the mortise and tenon joint. This technique is essential for crafting strong, durable furniture and structures. Learn to mark, cut, and fit these classic joints with precision, ensuring a seamless and sturdy connection.
- Skills You’ll Learn: Marking and measuring, cutting mortises and tenons, and achieving tight, secure fits.
- Perfect For: Intermediate woodworkers and anyone interested in traditional joinery methods.
- Time: 90 minutes
Mastering Hand Planes Workshop
Unlock the full potential of your woodworking projects by mastering the art of using hand planes. In this workshop, you’ll learn to work with three essential types of planes: the scrub plane for rough shaping, the jointer plane for creating straight edges, and the moulding plane for adding decorative details. Discover proper setup, sharpening, and technique to make every stroke precise and efficient.
- Skills You’ll Learn: Setting up and sharpening planes, proper planing techniques, and understanding the unique uses of scrub, jointer, and moulding planes.
- Perfect For: Woodworkers of all levels who want to enhance their craftsmanship with traditional hand tools.
- Time: 90 minutes