Courses and Festivals

 

I run Kuksa, Spoon and Bowl carving courses at various locations in the UK in outdoor classrooms and festivals. Below are links to the main places you can find me. 

Greenwood Days - East Midlands - UK. A Brilliant teaching venue set in a lovely woodland within the national forest. Many courses to choose from. Taster days to week long courses. 

Kuksa Carving- 10-11th october - Greenwood Days

Spoon carving courses are available at a National Trust estate near to Derby in the UK

We will be in a private outdoor space under cover with close access to car parking and facilities. All tools and equipment will be provided. Join us for a lovely day learning how to use an Axe, knife and bent knife to carve wood and take home a spoon or two that you have made.

Spoon Carving Workshop | National Trust

The Bodgers Ball - An annual gathering of folks interesting in all things wood related with some fantastic courses for visitors to attend. The venue and details change each year so follow the links as they become available for booking onto a pre-fest course.

Home | APT&GW (bodgers.org.uk)

I also attend Spoonfest each year in beautiful Edale within the Derbyshire Peak District, UK A place full of inspiration and exciting courses, spoons and people. Here I will often be teaching Kuksa Carving over two days which allows for more information to be provided with plenty of time to absorb and practice.

Spoonfest – The international celebration of the carved wooden spoon

I'll also be teaching at Spoontown in Kent, UK. Here you can immerse yourself in the world of spoon carving and greenwood crafts over a long summer weekend, with easy access to the rest of Europe via the Channel Tunnel.

Spoontown | UK Spoon Gathering

There are two other festivals definitely worth a visit and there you will find some amazing people turning bowls on foot powered lathes as well as an assortment of related crafts. Excellent evenings around the fire with singing and music.

Northern Bowl — Abundant Earth

BOWL GATHERING 2025 | Woodland Makers