Spoon Carving Class

Recent reviews of Spoon Carving Class

• 5/5 from Lea Combres, attended Sep 2026: Me and my partner had such a good time! Alma was amazing, she was patient, kind and passionate!
• 5/5 from Bobby Jackson, attended Sep 2026: Great class with Alma who is a wonderful teacher
• 5/5 from Emma Macartney, attended Sep 2026: Alma is a wealth of knowledge, and it was a pleasure learning from her. I didn't think I could learn so much in only 4 hours! Definitely recommend this class, and look forward to graduating to bowl carving.
• 5/5 from Matt Diep, attended Aug 2026: What a great class to learn new skills. Easy instructions with plenty of support and encouragement. Pretty tough on your hand but it's part of the fun. Made a giant ladle/spoon. (Normal table spoon for reference)
• 5/5 from Cristina Atallah, attended Jul 2026: I loved the class! Alma knows a lot about types of woods and woodworking, she’s a real expert and she knows how to teach, is very patient and proactive. I recommend this class a lot for a winter Sunday!!!
• 5/5 from Daniel Hallinan, attended Jun 2026: Alma is a great teacher and artist. I found her spoon carving workshop very relaxing :)
• 5/5 from Angela Fitzpatrick, attended Jun 2026: Alma was great and so happy with the spoon I made! Has inspired me to do more woodworking which is exactly what I wanted. Thanks Alma!
• 5/5 from Sam Walsh, attended Jun 2026: Alma is so thorough in her teaching and is very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed this class and will be back to do more.
• 5/5 from Lisa Mendelovits, attended May 2026: Alma was so knowledgeable and helpful throughout the class. Was a lovely space to spend several hours carving. So mindful! Loved learning about the different qualities of timber and getting some insight into the craft.
• 5/5 from Ella Critchlow-Salvidge, attended May 2026: Alma was a lovely teacher. She first told us about all the kinds of timber available and the pros and cons of each for their specific use. She then provided a demonstration to show everybody how they make their spoon. Some people made little bowls, one person made a measuring cup (that guy was sooo talented). She came round to help us clean up our carving when we needed it and was super flexible in what we wanted to do. We then sanded everything down to make it super smooth before adding a food safe coating to it. Now I have to go online to buy my own tools because I think I want to do more!!!!
• 5/5 from Amanda Barnard, attended May 2026: My very first time working with wood. What a wonderful four hours, and I’m very happy with the result. I chose to use pie is soft, and has a lovely yellow hue when sealed with beeswax. Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Guy Howick, attended Mar 2026: Teacher was informative, very helpful and patient with my exploration. I loved the process of selecting the timber and the best design to suit.
• 5/5 from Amy Williams, attended Feb 2026: Great class. Everyone involved finished a beautiful spoon.
• 5/5 from Simon Lioe, attended Dec 2025: Loved the spoon carving class! Alma is a fantastic teacher—clear, patient, and made it really fun. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Penny Clarke, attended Dec 2025: It was interesting to be schooled in the different products and availabilities of each. Alma was clear and very easy to work with. Would recommend.
• 5/5 from Lindsay Pigram, attended Dec 2025: The teacher was super helpful, great class for beginners! I got to take home a nice, functional spoon.
• 5/5 from Richard Harrison, attended Oct 2025: Wonderful class and incredibly well taught - the time flew by!
• 4/5 from Margaret Adams, attended Oct 2025: Loved the spoon making class. Interesting to learn about the different types of wood too. I'm a beginner so found the techniques a challenge and appreciated the Alma's assistance. A lot to learn and fit into 4 hours but the whole class managed to produce a spoon each.
• 5/5 from Peter Spittle, attended Sep 2025: Alma was so helpful, knowledgeable and friendly! Had a great time in the class and highly recommend it!
• 5/5 from Brenda Rhodes, attended Jul 2025: Great teacher. I had a ball and love my Spoon.brought the spoon in to show everyone at work Have learnt lots and will be going back for more lessons
• 5/5 from Anita Macartney, attended Jul 2025: Really good class. Great teacher, she helped us all make our own style of spoon. Id definitely recommend.
• 5/5 from Jason Sharp, attended Jun 2025: Alma was an awesome teacher and shared her time equally between each participant. She was great at pointing everyone in the right direction and helping with tips and tricks.
• 5/5 from Louise Serra, attended Jun 2025: Wonderfully informative, creative, supportive and encouraging. Very knowledgeable in her field and happy to share her expertise and joy of the craft. Great group size and yummy snacks and hot drinks on offer.
• 5/5 from Kris Burridge, attended May 2025: Fantastic class from start to finish. Alma is so fun, helpful and really knows her stuff. I’ve never been so engaged with wood or the process of carving before! Bring some friends and I’m certain you’ll have a great time together - and then at the end you get to take home your creation!
• 5/5 from Lisa-Mary Abdulnour, attended May 2025: Alma was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable! The classes were educational, very hands-on and taught us to trust the process. It was a fun and unique birthday idea - definitely hard work, but so worth it. I highly recommend everyone give it a try!
• 5/5 from Giota Niko, attended May 2025: Spoon carving is a lovely way to spend a Sunday; Alma was a great teacher as she explained everything thoroughly and provided lots of guidance. Selected Huon Pine to make my cooking spoon and proud of the end result. Highly recommend
• 5/5 from Carmel Brancati, attended May 2025: Great class. No experience necessary. Alma is a great teacher and made the craft so much fun. Went home with a beautiful spoon!
• 5/5 from Olivia Danso, attended Apr 2025: Teacher was lovely, really patient and amenable to the differing needs in the class. Got this as a gift for my girlfriend and would definitely come back again. So proud of our spoons!
• 5/5 from Iris Bouwmeester, attended Apr 2025: Has a lovely time spoon carving! Alma is very knowledgeable and taught us about different types of wood before we got started ourselves. It was so fun seeing our creations go from a square block of wood to an actual spoon! Very relaxing too to just carve away at it. Thanks Alma!
• 5/5 from Lisa Spratling, attended Mar 2025: I had a great day, Alma was informative and very knowledgeable, she explained the different timbers and the tools we would be using. She gave everyone her time and attention. I came away with a spoon that looks great and is unique. I would do this again.
• 5/5 from Sally Gardner, attended Mar 2025: I enjoyed the class with Alma very much. I was impressed by the range of spoon types that were made by the group of about 10 people. The class was fun, full of information about wood, well-organised and well-timed.
• 5/5 from Cassandra Dresner, attended Feb 2025: Absolutely loved carving my own spoon!! Alma was a great teacher, giving clear simple instructions and spent time with each individual to give them the help they needed. It was loads of fun and something anyone can learn.
• 5/5 from Lauren Boyce, attended Feb 2025: Great class, knowledgeable teacher, love my rice paddle
• 5/5 from Christopher Marra, attended Feb 2025: The class was fantastic, great information and contained the entire lifecycle of the the spoon making process
• 5/5 from Sarah Bartak, attended Jan 2025: A lovely class to do. Alma was an excellent teacher. Very clear with her instructions, patient and made sure she got to every student to check their progress and give help where needed. I liked how you could create your own design of spoon and choose the wood to make it from. All in all, an excellent introduction to the world of wooden spoon making and wood carving.
• 5/5 from Brendan Slade, attended Jan 2025: Alma was great. She explained things really well. The wooden spoons looked awesome. Great day.
• 5/5 from Mieke Tielen, attended Jan 2025: Fabulous class. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Maria Cecilia Avelluto, attended Nov 2024: I really enjoyed the class! It was a good space to activate creativity and learn. Alma has very good energy, you can tell she is passionate about what she does. She welcomed us with coffee and snacks, then she talked about the types of wood, explained the techniques of carving and guided us to make the spoon design we wanted. It was very entertaining to share with other people while each one was creating their own work of art. I highly recommend the experience, I would choose it again.
• 5/5 from Carl Smith, attended Nov 2024: Class was well constructed, plenty of good ideas and fun
• 5/5 from Theodore Morgan, attended Nov 2024: Alma was a great teacher, I really apreciated her knowledge and explaination of all the types of timbers. She also circulated the room a number of times to make sure everyone was looked after. I'll be looking to book another class with her as she teaches other woodworking disciplines. 11/10 class.
• 5/5 from Ignacio Villouta, attended Nov 2024: Great classes and nice experience, totally recommended for everyone
• 5/5 from José Luis, attended Sep 2024: Interesting craft with an excellent teacher, funny and with vast experience, we had a great time!
• 5/5 from Hugh Thomasson, attended Sep 2024: Great workshop with an excellent introduction to carving techniques. We had the flexibility to explore our creativity and personalize our spoon designs. Would definitely attend more of Alma's classes!
• 5/5 from Kate Fraser, attended Sep 2024: Loved this workshop, the teacher is lovely and very supportive. Made a spoon that I will cherish forever.
• 5/5 from Emma Knock, attended Sep 2024: Such a cute way to spend a weekend morning! We started with tea and cookies, and a walkthrough of the various woods and tools, before getting stuck into 3+ hours of carving. Alma, who is insanely talented and lovely, was on hand throughout to guide us through the process. It's hard work, but rewarding, and I'll definitely be booking in for more classes.
• 5/5 from Paige Gannon, attended Sep 2024: Alma was incredibly generous with both her time and expertise. She’s an amazing teacher who truly inspired me to continue my wood carving journey!
• 5/5 from Battista Mercuri, attended Sep 2024: Alma Arriaga was a wonderful, entertaining, very knowledgeable and informative. She was extremely competent in her explanations and demonstrations of the carving knives we were to use, and very helpful with guidance along our carving journey. Location was perfect, all equipment used in excellent codition, and lots of choice in wood types and spoon stencils to choose from. Thankyou very much Alma. Battista Mercuri
• 4/5 from Katelin Watkins, attended Sep 2024: We did spoon carving for our 5th wedding anniversary. It was fun but tiring! Very interesting to learn about the types of wood and some carving techniques. We were proud of our spoon creations, made by two people who had no experience working with wood. Great value for money and Alma was a wonderful teacher.
• 5/5 from Irene Koumanelis, attended Aug 2024: Really good class. very happy with my take home spoon. It is used every day
• 4/5 from Amina Bon, attended Aug 2024: Was so rewarding going home with a spoon that I made by hand from a block of wood (with some help from Alma haha)! I brought along a wooden spoon that I want to replicate (that you'll see in the pics) I loved learning about the different types of timbers and the location was so adorably quirky. Loved it Be prepared for hard work though ;)