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SUMMARY:Wooden Spoon Carving Traditions
URL:https://feralskills.com/events/wooden-spoon-carving-traditions-2026-10-
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
DESCRIPTION:Carving wooden spoons is a tradition in Scandinavia\, where car
 vers crafted spoons for home use\, for seasonal income\, and to give as gi
 fts. The techniques\, designs\, and embellishments commonly used today are
  deeply embedded in centuries of cultural history\, but spoon carving is a
 lso a vibrant and growing craft tradition globally. This course is suitabl
 e for beginners and advanced students alike and covers basic techniques wh
 ile also delving into design\, ergonomics\, layout\, woods and wood grain\
 , sharpening\, finishing\, painting\, decorating\, and history and theory 
 of the practice. This course format with two instructors allows students t
 o pursue their own project interests with more support while enjoying the 
 company of other spoon enthusiasts. Please note this course is open to all
  levels\, but requires a basic amount of hand strength\, stamina\, and foc
 us to be able to complete the projects listed. Being able to open a sealed
  jar is an example of basic hand strength. Required Tools Fixed blade carv
 ing knife (We suggest a Mora 106 or Mora 120 though there are many other g
 ood options.
LOCATION:North House Folk School\, Grand Marais\, MN
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