Towards the end of last year Alastair & I spent a very enjoyable evening learning the basics of spoon carving with the lovely Sophie from Grain & Knot. The workshop was a fun way to spend a night getting involved in a skill neither of us had previously experienced. What we both enjoyed most was the satisfaction of producing something physical by the end of the evening. We often hear from makers that one of the most satisfying aspects of doing a craft is the sense of achievement and satisfaction they feel when they have something physical to show for their work. While our spoons may not have blown anyone away in terms of design or style, we were personally rather pleased with our efforts and we got a brief insight into the work and skill needed by some of our makers.
So if you fancy giving spoon carving a go then our three book recommendations below, will have you inspired to start right away. Each book gives an introduction into spoon carving and wood carving in general and all three makers have different approaches to their individual craft and their books reflect this, read on to work out which one is for you...and happy spoon carving.
Barnaby Carder, also known as Barn the Spoon whittles spoons from fresh green wood, at the weekends he sits in the window of his shop in Hackney Road, London. He co-founded Spoonfest, an annual event for Whittlers held in Derbyshire, as well as running a woodwork school in Stepney City Farm. His book, above, is released this month and is a practical and beautifully illustrated guide to spoon carving.
"Barn shares his unique philosophy and exceptional level of experience through this beautiful book. With a chapter on the tools and basic techniques, and four more chapters on 16 different styles of spoons, there’s plenty to keep the beginner or professional busy."
Image via Barn the Spoon: www.barnthespoon.com
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