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Wooden Spoon Carving

Discover the art of green wood spoon carving at the Hudson River Maritime Museum. Learn the techniques of shaping wood with traditional edge tools to create beautiful and functional spoons. No experience is necessary.

  • Beginner
  • 13 and older
  • $230
  • 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
  • 12 hours over 2 sessions
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  • $230
  • Wooden Boat School Shop @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401
  • 12 hours over 2 sessions
  • There is a $20 materials fee to be paid directly to the school on the first day of class
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  • Sat, Jun 22 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
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What you'll learn in this woodworking class:

Come learn the incredibly satisfying craft of green wood spoon carving. Starting with locally sourced logs, we will evaluate what makes good ‘spoon wood,’ where it comes from, and how to split a blank from a larger piece. Spoon carving is a great way to learn about wood technology—the structure of wood, how it wants to be cut, and the characteristics of different species many of which cannot be found in commercial lumber yards. We will use traditional edge tools, primarily carving axes and knives, to shape wood into the familiar form of a spoon. 

Essentially a bowl with a handle, the spoon is a three dimensional ride around shifting inside and outside curves. We will learn a variety of knife grips that will get us around the spoon safely and effectively. Spoon carving is a pared down way to work with wood. No power loud noises, just the sound of chips and shavings falling to the floor. 

No experience necessary.

Materials fee to be paid directly to the school on the first day of class. 

Refund Policy

  • Full refunds less a 5% processing fee will be offered for cancellations that occur 32 days or more before a program's registration deadline (if no deadline, the first day of the program).
  • Cancellations between 31 and 9 days will be offered a 50% refund or credit toward another class.
  • Cancellations after the registration deadline or within 8 days of the first day of class (whichever comes first) will not be refunded.
  • In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Hudson River Maritime Museum (20)

(5.0-star rating across 20 reviews)
  • Wooden Spoon Carving

    Anonymous review on 1/14/2024
    The first session was so much fun! Due to poor weather, the second session has been rescheduled. The rescheduling process was painless - we were all emailed and given a few possible reschedule dates. I really enjoy the pace of the class day, the size of the group, and the instruction from Kate was so warm, welcoming, and informative.
  • Wooden Spoon Carving

    Reviewed by Anne H. on 6/26/2021
    The location was beautiful and the instructor was amazing. All around great class.
  • Wooden Spoon Carving

    Reviewed by david r. on 6/21/2021
    Great class in a relaxed atmosphere led by wonderful instructor who guided us through carving techniques. Weather was perfect so class was held outside by the river an added bonus.
  • Wooden Spoon Carving

    Reviewed by Judith I. on 6/20/2021
    Fantastic teacher, environment, pacing, day.
  • Wooden Spoon Carving

    Reviewed by Jennifer R. on 1/14/2024
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Students universally commended the Wooden Spoon Carving classes, often highlighting the brilliant instructor and the relaxed, beautiful environment as part of their pleasure. They shared that the class was properly paced to build their skills effectively, and found the outdoor sessions by the river a delightful bonus, if weather permitted. Knowledge on various carving techniques was delivered by the experienced, helpful instructor in a thoughtful and easy-to-grasp manner. Quotes: 1. "Great class in a relaxed atmosphere led by wonderful instructor who guided us through carving techniques." 2. "The location was beautiful and the instructor was amazing. All around great class." 3. "Fantastic teacher, environment, pacing, day."

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