Online Demo: Spoon Carving Basics, with Tom Bartlett

In this Online Demonstration class, professional spoon carver Tom Bartlett will show participants a range of techniques through the full carving process, from log to finished spoon. Not intended as a carve-along experience, this interactive online class will focus on setting the foundations for safe, excellent spoon carving technique and provide participants' an opportunity to talk and ask questions directly with an expert carver and teacher. The entire class will be recorded, and students will be able to download and access it for future reference and support in home carving ventures.

We will cover:

• selecting wood
• splitting wood
• proper axe technique
• axing out a spoon blank from a billet
• common knife grips used in spoon carving
• carving a spoon from a blank
• how to use a hook knife
• finishes for spoons

Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022
Time: 9AM - 12:30PM
Ages: 12+
Location: ONLINE
Materials Fee: 0

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines

Supporter Level Ticket: $65
This tier reflects the full value of the offering. If you move through the world with financial ease and the means to fulfill many of your wants as well as your needs – you are able to eat out when you want, abundantly meet your needs through employment or can comfortably not work, have access to family wealth, own property, etc. – consider paying at this level, which will help us ensure the long term sustainability of our programs while keeping our offerings accessible to those with access to fewer resources.

Sustainer Level Ticket: $50
If you are able to meet your needs with relative ease while budgeting your educational and entertainment spending – for instance, you are able to take multiple classes per year and eat out occasionally as long as you are mindful – consider paying at this level, which will help sustain the work of the Folk School at a modest level.

Supported Level Ticket: $35
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, and/or if you would not be able to access this offering without a discounted payment option, consider paying at this level. We value your presence and contributions to our community and do not want any economic circumstances to be a barrier to attendance!