Greenwood Spoon Carving in the Slöjd Handcrafting Tradition
Schedule
Sat Jan 18 2025 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
13988 Range Line Rd, Niles, MI, United States, Michigan 49120 | Buchanan, MI
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Class Details: Greenwood carving is an accessible form of woodworking that utilizes freshly harvested woods, creates very little waste (mulch for your garden!), and can be done without machinery--making it very popular within the bushcraft community. In this class, you will learn how to carve a wooden spoon using a sloyd knife and a hook knife. To focus on proper knife handling techniques and cuts, the class will carve from pre-made spoon blanks. In addition, you’ll learn the full process of transforming a foraged log into a finished spoon and how to properly care for your carving tools.Required materials:
- Purchase the tools you’ll need for the class by following the links below and/or feel free to bring tools from home.
-- Sloyd knife
-- Hook knife (Please be sure to select the appropriate right or left handed option.)
-- Cut resistant gloves
Please note this course is open to all levels but requires a basic amount of hand strength--being able to open a sealed jar is an example of basic hand strength.
About the Instructor: Riley Gillan is a practicing woodturner, self-taught green woodworker, and founder of Big Lake Wood Co.. He uses foraged, local woods--following the tradition of sloyd--to create spoons, bowls, cups, etc. Derived from the Swedish word “slöjd“ (meaning “handcraft"), sloyd woodworking is inspired by the practice of making the things you need using simple tools and materials that are all around you. Riley has an MFA from the University of Montana and currently teaches in SW Michigan.
Audience: Teens + Adults
Location: Flora Wing of the Sims Education Center
Cost: $65 ($52 Fernwood members)
*To receive your member discount, please be sure to sign in by clicking the button in the upper right-hand corner of the registration screen.
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Where is it happening?
13988 Range Line Rd, Niles, MI, United States, Michigan 49120, 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles, MI 49120-9020, United States,Buchanan, MichiganEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
