Spoon carving has a near-magnetic pull on both novice woodcarvers and old hands with a carving knife; once you experience the satisfaction of crafting something beautiful, useful and vastly superior to any commercial offering, you’re likely to carve spoons for years to come. In this introductory session with instructors Fred Livesay and Jarrod Stonedahl, students will familiarize themselves with traditional knife strokes, wood grain and carving techniques by roughing out, carving and finishing an eating spoon or two, depending on time and personal preferences. This two-day session will focus on the basic elements of spoon carving and touch upon sharpening, finishing, and decorating. Suitable for beginners and experienced carvers. Instructors will have some tools for student use and additional spoon blanks for sale. Students are encouraged to register for Spoon Carving Tutorial II to continue to build their skills.