——June 29-30——Spoon Carving Intensive with Jarrod Dahl, Ashland, WI
Related Courses/Events: Spoon Carving with Barn & Woodworking Courses
Dates: Sat-Sun, June 29-30, 2024 9am-5pm
Location: Ashland, WI
Description: This two-day intensive is designed for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced carvers. We will learn how to carve freshly harvested wood with simple and effective tools; the axe and Swedish carving knife, as well as discuss more nuanced and advanced techniques for those ready to go further. We will review the process of turning a whole log into rough blanks with wedges and the carving axe, systematically learn basic and advanced knife grips, and hone our focus and self-awareness by carving chopsticks. Next, we will learn how to use the hook knife and build an eye for spoon design through carving small stirring spoons. By day two we'll be carving the deceptively simple eating spoon with our newly gained knowledge and skills. Proper knife techniques as well as fine workmanship will be stressed. Throughout the class there will be short lectures, demonstrations and guided practice sessions. Where to acquire tools, how to care for and sharpen your tools, refining your carving technique, understanding wood grain, and finishes for woodenware will all be discussed. Carvers with prior experience will be challenged to further develop their carving technique and design skills through critique and lessons tailored to their level of experience.
Prerequisites: All skill levels are welcome, however, please note that this course requires hand strength, stamina, hand eye coordination and the ability to follow precise instructions with regards to safety. Being able to open a sealed jar is an example of basic hand strength. Ages 18 and up.
All tools and materials will be provided. There will be an hour lunch break each day.
Workshop fee is $225.
ABOUT JARROD DAHL
Jarrod is a full-time craftsperson, teacher, and writer who has worked with wood professionally since 1996. He runs Woodspirit Handcraft with his wife Jazmin, where Jarrod designs, makes, and sells woodenware. He specializes in turning green wood into handled cups, bowls, plates, and boxes using foot-powered pole lathe and electric lathes, both Japanese and Western style. He is an accomplished spoon carver who makes a wide variety of knife finished cooking and eating utensils. Jarrod teaches handcraft nationally and internationally as well as trains apprentices. He has studied and researched woodenware in museum archives in the US, Sweden, UK, and Japan. His designs have been influenced by these traditional everyday objects. Jarrod has extensive knowledge of harvesting and processing natural materials, forging and using hand tools, and making a wide variety of craft from basketry to canoes. He takes a philosophical, historical and pragmatic approach to making, teaching, and advocating for handcraft. Jarrod writes a blog, and has written for Popular Woodworking and Mortise & Tenon Magazines. He made two DVDs, The Art of Spoon Carving (with Popular Woodworking) and One Tree about green woodworking recorded in Japan. He also has a forthcoming book with Lost Art Press on Spring Pole Lathe Turning. He lives in Northern Wisconsin. www.woodspirithandcraft.com instagram: @jarrod__dahl @woodspirithandcraft
