Complete spoon carving (Rīkona)

Learn how to craft a spoon from log to finished spoon.

$225.00 per person

22 & 23 March: 10am-4pm both days (rain dates: 5 & 6 April)
4 & 5 October: 10am-4pm both days (rain dates: 11 & 12 October)

Experience spoon carving from scratch in this immersive weekend workshop. Learn different design approaches and how to split out green wood and shape it using an axe. You’ll also learn safe techniques to refine your spoon with knives, and how to sharpen your tools. This comprehensive class is great for beginners who want to learn to carve confidently at home, or as a refresher for more experienced spoon carvers.

Please note:

All materials and tools will be provided.
This class is held over two days and is weather dependent. You must be able to make the rain dates too.
A refund will not be given if the first dates are cancelled due to weather and you cannot make the rain date.
This workshop is suitable for adults and only suited to those who can work safely without direct supervision with very sharp hand tools.

Cancellation

Bookings are non-refundable. If for any reason (this includes illness, travel delays, and injuries) you need to cancel your workshop, you will receive a refund minus a $30 administration fee. This is provided you contact us at least 14 full days before your booking.

Please see our Cancellation Policy for more details.

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We are grateful to be able to offer this workshop because of support from Creative New Zealand.

Douglas has taught spoon carving since 2017 and makes hand-carved useful items such as spoons and bowls, as well as pole-lathe turning and other green wood crafts. He forges some of his tools from repurposed steel. Douglas teaches spoon carving, sharpening, kuksas, and his carved wood bowl workshop is new in 2025. He also hosts the monthly spoon club sessions.