Spoon carving, an introduction.
Event Information
Description
Join Jon Mac for an introduction to wooden spoon carving. Jon is a well respected spoon and Kuksa carver, who will take you through the use of three main tools used for hand carving wooden spoons from green wood. He will introduce you to the carving Axe, straight knife and hook knife, and show you safe useage to accomplish a carved spoon of your own. This is a one day course offered for the inexperienced, aspiring green wood spoon carver. All tools and wood needed for this course are supplied.
www.spooncarvingfirststeps.com
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Minimum 18 years of age.
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Parking adjacent to Broadway farm or at Lyndale.
DIRECTIONS.
1. From Exeter head on down the A38 and take turning for the A380 direction Newton Abbot.
Head for town centre and any signpost for Totnes and the A381.
You're looking for the Totnes road A381.
Head on down the A381, direction Ipplepen.
Ipplepen turning is after Daignton Golf course and Fermoys.
Turn off A381 onto Foredown Road after Fermoys, direction Ipplepen.
Go through Ipplepen and the narrow road thereafter.
You will, after a few miles, find a sign for Torbryan at a Y junction, turn right.
Head down the hill, the first building on right is Broadway Farm.
Park here if possible, on the road, do not obstruct the gate.
Travel past the farm to the first building on left, The Latches.
You’ll see a little, short lane. Walk down 13 meters to the tiny wooded gate with Lyndale posted on it.
You’ve arrived.
2. From Totnes head up the A381, direction Newton Abbot. At Ipplepen turn off A381 onto Foredown Road.
Head toward Ipplepen.
Go through Ipplepen and the narrow road thereafter. You will, after a few miles, find a sign for Torbryan at a Y junction turn right. Head down the hill, the first building on right is Broadway Farm.
Park here if possible, on the road, do not obstruct the gate.
Travel past the farm to the first building on left, The Latches. You’ll see a little short lane. Walk down 13 meters to the tiny wooden gate with Lyndale written on it.
You’ve arrived.
What can I bring into the event?
KIT LIST.
It is important to be comfortable and safe whilst engaging on one of our carving courses. Therefore we recommend you bring…
Stout shoes or boots.
Comfortable trousers or shorts, skirts or kilts will hamper your carving experience.
Warm clothing and lighter clothing for warmer temperatures.
Insect repellant and sunscreen.
Packed lunch.
If you are on a multi day course and camping with us you will need…
Tent.
Kip mat.
Sleeping bag.
Torch.
Cooking equipment.
Personal toiletries.
Main meal/breakfast/pack lunch, for the weekend.
Tick awareness.
Be tick aware, and remember that you could be exposed to ticks whenever you spend time outdoors, including when in your garden or the local park
- ticks mainly attach to animals, but sometimes they may bite you or your family
- you can prevent tick bites by walking on clearly defined paths, using insect repellent and performing regular tick checks
- some tick bites can result in infection, so it is important to remove ticks safely and as quickly as possible
- the safest way to remove a tick is by using a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool
- contact your GP or dial NHS 111 promptly if you begin to feel unwell with flu-like symptoms or develop a spreading circular red rash. Remember to tell them you were bitten by a tick or have recently spent time outdoors
More information
For more information, search for the phrases 'ticks' and 'Lyme disease' on these websites: www.nhs.uk www.gov.uk
How can I contact the organiser with any question ?
You can contact Jon Mac via email at firststeps@thewood.eclipse.co.uk
Terms and conditions.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
PRIVACY.
Here at SpoonCarvingFirstSteps we take your privacy seriously, and will only use your personal data for the purposes of course bookings and to provide any information you have requested from us. We will not contact you with details of future courses. We will not pass your details on to any third parties. You may contact us for future course information, if you wish.
GENERAL.
These terms & conditions form the basis of the contract between SpoonCarvingFirstSteps.
Known as S.C.F.S
By placing a booking with SpoonCarvingFirstSteps the client verifies that they are over 18 years of age and agree with the terms and conditions described below.
DESCRIPTION of COURSES.
All descriptions are correct and applicable at the point of sale. SpoonCarvingFirstSteps accepts no responsibility for loss, damage or injury resulting from misuse of tools.
COURSE BOOKINGS.
Please note these course terms and conditions are in addition to the terms and conditions outlined above. The course terms and conditions continue to form the basis of the contract between S.C.F.S. and the client.
Course participants must be over 18 years of age. Course participants must have a reasonable standard of general fitness. S.C.F.S. cannot be held responsible for any losses incurred as a result of failure of clients to disclose medical conditions.
BOOKING AND PAYMENT.
1. Booking will be confirmed on receipt of full payment.
2. A contract is entered into with the person who is attending the course upon confirmation of the booking, this booking is non transferable. Courses may not be re-sold or transferred to others in any manner. No refund for non attendance.
CANCELLATION AND ALTERATIONS BY S.C.F.S.
While SpoonCarvingFirstSteps will make every effort to run the courses as scheduled there may be circumstances (e.g. extreme weather conditions/ ill health) when we are forced to cancel a course. In these circumstances, a full refund will be given, or an alternative date will be offered.
CLIENT CONDUCT.
1. S.C.F.S. expects its clients to behave in a safe and reasonable manner throughout the course.
2. No illegal drugs are permitted, and clients must not be intoxicated at any time during the course.
3. Clients are responsible for bringing adequate clothing and equipment to the course, as per the Kit List.
4. No fires are to be lit without the express consent of the Instructors, and fires must not be left unattended at any time.
5. Clients are responsible for any equipment issued to them during the course, and will be liable for loss or breakage.
KIT LIST.
It is important to be comfortable and safe whilst engaging on one of our carving courses. Therefore we recommend you bring...
Stout shoes or boots.
Comfortable trousers or shorts, skirts or kilts will hamper your carving experience. Warm clothing and lighter clothing for warmer temperatures.
Insect repellant and sunscreen.
If you are on a multi day course and camping with us you will need... Tent.
Kip mat.
Sleeping bag.
Torch.
Cooking equipment.
Personal toiletries.
Main meal/breakfast/pack lunch, for the weekend.
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY.
1. SpoonCarvingFirstSteps has £5,000,000 of Public Liability Insurance and £5,000,000 Products Liability Insurance with a reputable Outdoors Activities insurer; a copy of the Insurance Certificate can be provided on request.
2. S.C.F.S. cannot be held responsible for any losses or damage to clients' personal belongings, clothing, money or vehicles.
3. It is the client's responsibility to ensure that they at arrive at the designated meeting point in a timely manner in order to be able to join the course.
4. Personal insurance may be an option if required.
5. S.C.F.S. will not be responsible for any accidents or mishaps occurring to third parties taught by attendees of any S.C.F.S. course.
COMPLAINTS.
Any Complaints should be directed in the first instance to the Instructor (Jon Mac) during the course, so that the issues can be resolved at the time. Any complaints that arise after the end of the course must be put in writing to S.C.F.S. within 28 days of the end of the course. S.C.F.S. will not be liable for in respect of any complaints received after this time.
OTHER.
No dogs allowed on site.
PHOTOGRAPHY.
The Client agrees that any photographs/moving images taken by the Instructors, during the course may be used by S.C.F.S. in promotional material, either printed or on the Internet.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Key tick awareness messages
‘Be tick aware’ and remember that you could be exposed to ticks whenever you
spend time outdoors, including when in your garden or the local park
Ticks mainly attach to animals, but sometimes they may bite you or your family
You can prevent tick bites by walking on clearly defined paths, using insect repellent and performing regular tick checks
Some tick bites can result in infection, so it is important to remove ticks safely and as quickly as possible
The safest way to remove a tick is by using a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool
Contact your GP or dial NHS 111 promptly if you begin to feel unwell with flu-like symptoms or develop a spreading circular red rash. Remember to tell them you were bitten by a tick or have recently spent time outdoors
More information
For more information, search for the phrases 'ticks' and 'Lyme disease' on these websites: www.nhs.uk www.gov.uk.
Updated 22 July 2018.
