NEW DATES FORTHCOMING FOR EARLY FALL 2021

GENERAL INFO
10AM to 4PM
HELD ON THE PATIO AT CORD (2916 NE Alberta St., Portland, OR)
TOOLS & MATERIALS PROVIDED
CLASSES ARE LIMITED TO 5 PEOPLE

We always love the opportunity to collaborate with our good friend, Leslie Wolf Walters, in offering one-day spoon carving classes here at CORD. The class is designed both for beginners and those who wish to refine their carving skills. Leslie will teach all the steps and methods used to carve a freshly cut piece of wood into a wooden spoon using tools that are traditional to green woodworking--an axe and knives. The primary focus will be on knife skills, but the entire process from axe work to finishing techniques will be demonstrated, giving you the skills and confidence to precede on your green woodworking journey.

These are one day classes from 10AM to 4PM. The classes are held on the outdoor patio behind CORD. A campfire burns on chilly days and after the class we all gather around the fire and cheers with beers!

All skill levels (18 and older) are welcome, however, please note that this course requires hand strength, stamina, hand-eye coordination and the ability to follow precise instructions with regards to safety. Being able to open a sealed jar is an example of basic hand strength.

About Leslie:

Over the past six years, Leslie Wolf Walters has been deeply involved in green woodworking. He has traveled the country to learn from experts, offering carving demonstrations and teaching handcraft and traditional tool usage along the way. “Handcraft is an important part of human culture," he notes, "but the ability to create things that enhance your life from simple tools and natural materials is sadly no longer a common skill. I’m obsessed with the northern forests and the traditional crafts of the people who have called, and still call, these places home. I draw a lot of influence from Scandinavian Sloyd, but also find inspiration from forest cultures and crafts around the world. Something as simple as a spoon can enrich even the most mundane meal. Knowing who made it and where the materials came from can give you a real connection to such a simple item. My spoons are made with local, sustainably harvested wood and are completely hand crafted with traditional hand tools. Consciously designed to prioritize function over adornment, I still like to add folksy decorations that will hopefully make you smile every time you pick them up."

***Class bookings are non refundable. You may carry your booking over to the next scheduled class or use it as credit to purchase anything at CORD.***