Wooden Spoon Carving

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

In this class students will learn reductive processes in woodworking; how to visualize and then actualize forms from a single block of material. There will be a general overview of proper tool usage and the various histories and methods of carving, followed by the opportunity for students to design and create a wooden spoon to take home. The spoons can be fully functional or something decorative to hang on a wall. Students will leave the class with a general knowledge of how to carve wood and the necessary equipment, how to make shapes visible where there are none, and other potential ways of applying of reductive processes. Ultimately, we will also embrace carving as a slow, yet satisfying process that allows us focus and meditate on the process of hand- making.

This class is open to anyone and everyone, with the only stipulation that children under the age of thirteen are accompanied by supervision.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

Bass wood, chisels and carving knives

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Paige Landesberg is a Chicago based artist working towards a BFA at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. With technical knowledge in processes such as wood working, welding, mold making and casting, and design, Paige is eager to share her knowledge and explore new ways of collaborating and integrating her skills into her creative community. She teaches classes at Make! Chicago in Bridgeport.

EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

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    Judith W.
    Reviewed on 08/18/17

    I must say that hand carving is very calming.
    The instructor Paige, gave great instruction on safety with the equipment and carving tips!!
    I would take a carving class like this again!!

    I must say that hand carving is very calming.
    The instructor Paige, gave great instruction on safety with the equipment and carving tips!!
    I would take a carving class like this again!!

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    Gregory K.
    Reviewed on 07/24/17

    The spoon making class was great. We made spoons from a block of basswood in 4 hours and learned enough to be able to make them on our own. Paige was awesome super positive and supportive. She even stayed after our class time was over to let us finish up.

    The spoon making class was great. We made spoons from a block of basswood in 4 hours and learned enough to be able to make them on our own. Paige was awesome super positive and supportive. She even stayed after our class time was over to let us finish up.

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    Maury C.
    Reviewed on 07/22/16

    Class was great, the teacher was excellent, well prepared, easy to understand. The location was very good as the tools required were all on hand.

    Class was great, the teacher was excellent, well prepared, easy to understand. The location was very good as the tools required were all on hand.

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    Lisa E.
    Reviewed on 08/11/16

    Loved this class, and can't wait for more like it. Instructor was knowledgeable and passionate.

    Loved this class, and can't wait for more like it. Instructor was knowledgeable and passionate.

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