Spoon Carving

£90
​10:00 - 15:30
Hot drinks included

Saturday 30th May 2026
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Another whittling course we offer in September is Unwind in the Woods

  
​" I really liked Chris' teaching style, he gave just enough help before swiftly handing back the tools so I could practice the skills myself. "

​"Fantastic relaxed course. I would highly recommend to anyone wishing to dabble in greenwood whittling."

   This course:

• Promotes traditional skills​​
• Uses natural sustainable materials​
• Supports our wellbeing
  

​ABOUT THE COURSE

Learn how to carve a spoon, spatula and butter knife on this wood carving course in the Hampshire South Downs. Our tutor, Chris Matthews, will teach you how to use a knife, saw, crook knife and axe to whittle items from locally harvested green wood. 

THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU

• Skills to use a knife, saw, crook knife and axe safely for wood carving
• Confidence to carve your own spoon, spatula and butter knife
• Knowledge of how to maintain green woodwork tools

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR

Beginners and people wishing to improve their green woodwork skills.   You will need good grip-strength and hand mobility for spoon carving.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

• Packed lunch and snacks, alternatively food can be purchased from the Beech Café
• Weather-appropriate clothing. The course will take place in our outdoor Woodland Hall
• Walking boots or stout shoes (no open-toed footwear)
• A water bottle

ABOUT THE TUTOR

​Chris Matthews has worked closely with trees as an arborist and conservationist for over 25 years in the mid-Hampshire countryside. Alongside this work, Chris has spent many years exploring creative ways of transforming the timber produced from tree works into useful and beautiful objects for the home. Working mainly with freshly cut ‘green’ wood, using hand tools and traditional techniques, Chris works with the organic forms and textures of the wood combined with hand tooling to create pieces that retain the liveness of the materials.

Check Out Accommodation 

You can get 10% discount when you stay with us in our campsite or eco lodge. Please call us on 01730 823166 to make your accommodation booking. Our reception is open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.