New Year, New Hobby?
Lots on hand carved wooden spoons.
If you’re looking to start something new in the New Year, I have a few spoon carving opportunities I’d like to bring to your attention. I’m happy to be sharing my love of carving wooden spoons at two south Florida locations in 2023 as well as a private virtual event for one lucky individual.
April 22 & 29, 2023
The first opportunity is at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens where I’ll be teaching participants how to carve ramen spoons! This class is offered over two consecutive Saturdays and includes entry into their gardens. I’ve taught this class in partnership with Morikami twice now and I can assure you, it is a delight! (See photos here.) In fact, it’s become so popular over the years that we’ve added a second class to accommodate the interest. Spots are filling up so get on this while you can!
Learn to make a hand carved wooden ramen spoon.
May 6, 2023
Ok, so maybe those dates don’t work for you or you’d rather carve a mixing spoon instead of a ramen soup spoon? If that’s your vibe, then consider spending a full day with me at the Coral Springs Museum of Art where the Joy of Spoon Carving will be in full effect! This class will be geared towards individuals looking to have an art centered day exploring the woodcraft without a restrictive timeline. It will be a casual learning environment hosted in the beautiful museum space with plenty of time to hone carving skills and make connections with fellow community members.
An example of a wooden mixing spoon you can carve with me at Coral Springs Museum of Art.
Anytime, Anywhere
If neither of those options suit your New Year hobby needs, maybe I can interest you in a wooden spoon carving kit? I was cleaning out my work space and came across a set of knives I forgot I had so I put together a single kit for one lucky person. We can figure out dates for a zoom or Facebook video chat tutorial so you can get up and running on making your own spoon, but purchasing the kit will give you the tools to carve whenever you want without having to attend one of my scheduled in-person events.
Ok, that’s all for now. Hopefully 2023 will have us connecting either online or in person but either way I’m happy to connect however that looks! I’m wishing you all the good cheer for this new year, as I know many of us need a little lift as we move forward. Good luck out there and make the most it. We got this!
Luv, Ashley