Product Description

Wooden Spoons
In this Spoon Carving Workshop, participants will handcraft their own wooden spoons, as well as other wooden objects, under the guidance of Ana and Sílvio. This experience is an introduction to the art and techniques of green wood carving, creating functional objects that combine beauty and practicality while always valuing the natural material as the essential element of the creative process.

Cerdeira offers the perfect setting to work with wood and enjoy the surrounding nature over the course of two days.

We will begin with a walk around the village to identify the tree species best suited for carving and gather wood to work with in the studio. You will learn carving techniques, become familiar with the hand tools used in spoon carving, and explore the different characteristics and possibilities of the available wood species.

The workshop will also cover a variety of decorative techniques—including kolrosing, chip carving, painting, and baking—as well as finishing methods and the proper care of handmade wooden objects.

WORKSHOP DETAILS
Schedule

3 & 4 October
Workshop from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, with a two-hour lunch break.

Participants may check into their accommodation on the day before the workshop begins and check out on the day after it ends.

THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES
Participation in a small working group;
5–6 hours of instruction per day, taught in English and Portuguese;
Lunch on both workshop days;
Three nights’ accommodation in the hostel dormitory during the workshop*;
All materials required for the course.
*The hostel features separate female and male dormitories, a shared kitchen, and shared bathrooms. The reservation includes bed linen and towels.

ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES AVAILABLE!