Spend a calm afternoon in the woods learning to carve your own wooden spoon. Small group, all tools provided, plus homemade cake and drinks.

A relaxed, hands-on carving experience in the woods 🌿

Spend a slow, satisfying afternoon in the woods, learning how to carve your own wooden spoon using simple, traditional techniques.

We’ll work around the fire under the lilac trees, using hand tools and carefully prepared pieces of wood. Whether you’re completely new or have some experience, this session is designed to be calm, welcoming, and quietly absorbing.

By the end, you’ll head home with your own hand-carved spoon, along with the skills to do it again.

What the session is like

A relaxed, small-group workshop with plenty of guidance throughout.

You’ll learn how to safely use carving tools, shape your spoon step by step, and develop a feel for the process. There’s time to pause, warm up by the fire, and enjoy the setting as you work.

No rush, no pressure—just a few hours of focused making in good company.

Who it’s for

Complete beginners welcome

Anyone who enjoys making things by hand

People looking for a calm, outdoor experience

What’s included

All tools and materials

Wood for carving

Safety equipment

Homemade cake, biscuits, juice, and water

A fire to keep warm

Your finished spoon to take home

📍Location

Gathering Glade, Stanmer Park

Full directions will be sent after booking.

⏱ Time

1pm – 5pm (4 hours)

Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to allow time to find the glade and get settled.

🎒 Please bring

A camping chair, cushion, or blanket (for comfort)

A bottle of water

Suitable outdoor clothing

Closed-toe shoes

Good to know

This workshop involves the use of sharp tools. Safety equipment is provided, a full briefing is given, and the session is led by a qualified first aider. Participants take part at their own risk.

As this is an outdoor workshop, it may need to be rescheduled in the event of unsuitable weather. If you’re unable to attend the new date, a full refund will be offered.

👉 Book your place

Spaces are limited and early places tend to go first.

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