Cozy up by the fire: Craft a wooden mushroom movement
Discover the world of woodcarving with a variety of workshops and events that cater to beginners and experienced carvers alike. Here's a roundup of some upcoming opportunities to hone your skills or start a new hobby.
For those in London, City Lit offers an "Introduction to carving in wood or stone" course running from June 1 to July 6, 2025. This 6-week daytime course is held at Keeley Street and covers everything from understanding sculpture through woodcarving, making models, scaling designs, tool use, and finishing techniques. You can contact them or purchase vouchers via email at [email protected] or by phone at 020 3880 2415.
Pocosin Arts, based elsewhere, offers a "Sculptural Spoon Carving" workshop focused on creating spoon designs transferred to wood blanks. Participants will work with tools like bandsaws and wood burners, finishing with paints and waxes. Materials information is provided later, and students may need to purchase some supplies in advance.
The Woodworking Shop, located in the United States, offers in-store classes including "Intro to Chip Carving." This class covers knife safety, sharpening, basic designs, and finishing, and is scheduled for October 4, 2025. The class costs $130, and students are required to bring a chip carving knife and Kevlar gloves. Contact them at (919) 876-0707 to purchase vouchers or enroll.
North House Folk School, also in the United States, hosts a range of woodcarving-related courses such as "Bird Carving" and "The Art of Spoon Carving," as well as other craft skills. They do not explicitly mention voucher purchases on the overview page but typically offer gift certificates or vouchers for future courses. Check with them directly or on their site for more information.
If you're looking to purchase vouchers for future woodcarving courses, the best approach is to contact the course providers directly via their listed emails or phone numbers. Vouchers for future courses can also be purchased via the online shop at www.our website.
One unique aspect of these workshops is the ability for attendees to bring their own ideas to each session, with each session having a theme. The event is wheelchair accessible, and dogs are allowed only as assistance dogs. The event location is operated.outlined.keyboards, and parking information can be found.
In addition to the workshops, further workshops and skills days can be expected. Participants can carve a wooden mushroom at the event, with two choices available: Fly Agaric or waxcap. Facilities available at the event location are not specified, but all necessary tools will be provided.
Lastly, it's worth noting that Accredited Training with SWT is offered, and for any inquiries, you can contact emma.keeble@our website. The event is scheduled to take place, with bookings for the event being non-refundable. Knife work skills will be explored during the event.
Whether you're a seasoned carver or just starting out, these workshops and events provide a fantastic opportunity to learn, create, and connect with like-minded individuals. So why not give woodcarving a try and explore the beauty and creativity that this art form offers?
Forest school might be an enriching addition to your home-and-garden lifestyle, as some organizations offer workshops for carving and sculpting spoons or mushrooms that could be displayed or used within your living space. City Lit in London, for instance, offers an Introduction to carving in wood or stone course.
In your pursuit of new hobbies or skill advancement, consider enrolling in lifestyle workshops like those at North House Folk School, where you can learn various woodcarving techniques such as bird carving or The Art of Spoon Carving.
