Classes
Beginners Spoon Carving
The one-day beginners spoon carving class is 6 hours of tuition, from 10am to 5pm. It is a great introduction to green woodworking, covering fundamental axework, knifework and spoon design. The aim is to give you the knowledge to be able to go and carve spoons safely at home. All the raw materials and tools are provided.
Course Content
Every class covers the following:
wood selection and preparation
splitting and roughing out using an axe
safe carving techniques, using the main knife grips.
go home with your own spoon!
Knife Sharpening
Knife sharpening is somewhat of a lost art. In my opinion, it’s one of the most gratifying skills to learn. Being able to keep my beloved tools and knives razor sharp makes me feel great!
I have put together a high quality sharpening kit, including a really nice German-made sharpening stone. You can add this kit to the class booking and I will bring it along with me on the day. It makes a great gift, including the kit and the sharpening class together. You can also buy the sharpening kit from the shop beforehand if you prefer.
The class participant brings along a knife from their own kitchen and/or tool roll to sharpen on the day. I will cover the sharpening of kitchen knives and woodworking knives. They will leave the workshop with a sharp knife and the the knowledge to keep it sharp!
What my customers think
Upcoming Classes.
GIFT VOUCHER!
GIFT VOUCHER!
Why not give the gift of an experience? A gift certificate lets them book for themselves at a date that suits them. You will receive a link to a printable voucher as well if you’d like to have something physical to give.
Éamonn O’Sullivan talks passionately about his craft of spoon carving.
Custom Events, Private Classes, and Demos
I have facilitated many different events over the years and I’m happy to discuss specific arrangements with you. See below for more info.
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I facilitate a variety of classes all over Ireland, including beginners spoon carving, knife sharpening, butter knife carving, ogham lettering. In duration, these can be anything from 2 hours to a full weekend workshop.
If you're interested in arranging additional group workshops, with your company or local community group, for example, don’t hesitate to contact me.
For very small groups, see Private Classes below.
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During Covid, I offered a whole range of online classes. I have now stopped offering regular online classes but if you are interested in arranging a group online class, via Zoom, for instance, please get in touch.
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If you’d like to arrange a private session with me, covering whatever topics you’d like to work on, that’s something I can facilitate. You can actually book a private session using my booking system right now.
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I often demonstrate spoon carving and green woodworking for tour groups and public festivals. If you’d like to discuss booking me for your event, please get in touch.