Join Gabe, owner of Gabe’s Little Whittles, for a 3-hour hands-on spoon carving class designed for beginners and anyone curious about learning how to carve. This class will guide you step-by-step through the process of carving your own wooden spoon from a prepared blank. No prior experience is required. What You’ll Learn: Safe knife handling and carving techniques, how to work with wood grain, shaping and forming a spoon, sanding and refining your piece, optional wood burning for personalization, applying a food-safe finish. What’s Included during the class: Spoon blank (1 provided), Carving knife (Each participant gets to take home knife), A3+ cut-proof gloves (Each participant gets to take home gloves), finishing materials. What to Expect: the class begins with a safety-focused introduction and demonstration, followed by guided carving time where participants will receive one-on-one support as needed. This is a relaxed, supportive and fun environment focused on learning, creativity, and working with your hands. Additional Notes: Additional wood blanks may be available for purchase, please wear comfortable clothing suitable for working with tools, closed-toe shoes are recommended. Important Note: By registering for this class, participants acknowledge and agree to follow all terms, conditions and safety instructions provided during the session. We ask that only participants be in attendance during the class for safety purposes.