Spoon Carving & Axe Workshop
Overview & Philosophy
Learn the ancient art of green woodworking. Master safe axe and knife techniques, understand wood grain, and design your own beautiful hand-carved cherry wood wooden cooking spoon.
Skills you will master during this workshop:
- Axe splitting
- Knife grips
- Wood grain tracing
- Tool care
David Green
Artisan green woodworker specializing in Swedish axe and knife spoon-carving techniques.
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