Bristol Tree Craft | Spoon Carving

This full-day workshop will give you everything you need to turn a log into a beautiful, usable cooking spoon to take home with you!

You will make your spoon from locally sourced green (fresh) wood using an axe and two types of carving knife, which you will be taught to use safely and effectively. The course is suitable for both complete beginners and those who’ve made spoons before and would like to hone their skills and develop their designs.

We'll be working in the beautiful courtyard of Bridge Farm Community. All tools and materials provided, as well…

Things to remember

We will be working outside - though we will have a covered area - so please come prepared for all weathers. Please wear walking boots/work boots if possible, or trainers if not. Please don't wear bare feet, crocs or open-toed shoes.

Participants are invited to bring a simple contribution…

spencer - 1 October 2025

I had such a lovely day. I bought my dad a spoon carving course for his birthday and I was very keen to tag along. Hugh is a patient and thorough teacher. Explaining all the tools and their uses. I have made a few spoons but I came away with loads of tips and new hand holds and techniques. He paced the day perfectly and managed expectations and supported everyone’s varying levels of experience. Nice to spend the day with a really great bunch of people and to share a delicious lunch and craft experience together. I can’t recommend BTC enough and what they bring to Bristol communities with their ever expanding program of courses and events.

Ella Wyzocki - 30 September 2025

I had such a wonderful time making my spoon. Hugh gave super clear instructions and made the techniques really accessible and doable. I would definitely recommend this workshop to anyone.

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Spoon Carving - Full Day