Wood Carving: Swan Spoons – Fall 2025

Class Overview

Develop the art of spoon carving with an elegant twist! In this hands-on wood carving workshop, learn how to carve a beautifully detailed wooden spoon in the graceful form of a swan. 

Supplies Needed

• Whittler’s detail knife / sharpen carving knife (recommended: KN13 detail knife with carbon steel blade, one and one-half inch blade)
• Cut-resistant wood-carving gloves (Protective glove for non-dominant hand. Select a glove designed for wood carving or cut resistance.)
• Thumb Guard (recommended: Self-adhesive bandage wrap, one to two inch wide)
• Honing strop (recommended: leather honing strop with polishing compound, 3 inches by 8 inches, double-sided)
• Pencil (standard HB or 2B)

Learning Objectives

• Further develop your carving skills
• Sculpt detailed features like the swan’s wings and neck
• Safe handling and effective use of wood carving tools
• Sanding and finishing for a smooth, polished spoon

Who Might Enjoy This Class? 

• Anyone who has completed at least one carving project 
• Carving students who are looking for another creative challenge
• Carvers who would like the guidance and support of an experienced instructor and the camaraderie of a classroom of peers