{"product_id":"create-an-insert-spoon-sunday-17-may","title":"Create an Insert Spoon - Saturday 25 + Sunday 26 July","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eCreate an Insert Spoon is a small two-day workshop exploring spoon carving through composition, contrast, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eI’d love to welcome you into my Grey Lynn studio for a hands-on introduction to the process behind my insert spoon series, a body of work built from reclaimed native timbers and salvaged offcuts collected over years in the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a small class of four, allowing for close guidance throughout the making process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eOver the course of the workshop, you’ll create your own spoon from scratch using a combination of contrasting native timbers. You’ll have access to a selection of reclaimed timber offcuts and the opportunity to incorporate up to four inserts into your design, creating something playful, sculptural, refined, or functional, depending on where you’d like to take it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eDay one focuses on composition and construction. You’ll sketch your spoon directly onto timber, cut and shape your insert pieces, and glue up your blank ready for carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eDay two follows the same process I use in my own production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e– Cutting your form on the bandsaw\u003cbr\u003e– Carving the bowl using a hook knife\u003cbr\u003e– Shaping using the disk sander\u003cbr\u003e– Refining with blades and hand tools\u003cbr\u003e– Hand sanding and finishing with New Zealand-made beeswax oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUnlike traditional greenwood spoon carving, this class works with seasoned reclaimed hardwood, the same material I use throughout my practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eAll skill levels are welcome. No prior woodworking experience is necessary, just patience, curiosity, and a willingness to experiment with form and material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eYou’ll leave with a finished spoon of your own design, shaped by hand and ready to use at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSaturday 25 July\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSunday 26 July\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTime\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSat - 9am – 1pm\u003cbr\u003eSun - 9am - 4pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLocation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrey Lynn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFull address and detailed class information will be sent one week prior to the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis class takes place in a working studio environment. We’ll be using workshop machinery throughout the day, including the bandsaw, drill press and disk sander. A full safety briefing will be given before any machines are used, and I will supervise all processes closely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs this is a shared machinery-based class, there will be moments where you’ll need to wait your turn. I encourage patience, it’s part of the rhythm of working in a real studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProtective equipment is provided, including safety glasses, ear protection and dust masks. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting dusty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThere will be a 30-minute lunch break. Ozone Coffee is across the road, Farro is a short walk away, and Woolworths is nearby. You’re also welcome to bring your own lunch. There is a small kitchenette with a sink, but no facilities for heating food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe studio is located in a large warehouse-style building. Depending on the weather, it may be cool or warm, please dress accordingly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCarving requires moderate hand strength and focus. Rubber thimbles are provided, and you’re welcome to bring gardening gloves if you prefer additional protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe studio is shared with other wood and metal makers. It’s an active, creative space — expect the sounds, dust, and atmosphere of people working with their hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eParking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePaid parking outside studio on a Saturday, free parking available in the surrounding suburbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eParking is free on a Sunday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCancellations \u0026amp; Changes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIf you are unable to attend, you are welcome to send someone in your place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDate changes are permitted up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e14 days before the class\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWithin 14 days of the class date, bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRefunds will only be issued if the workshop is cancelled by Courtney Petley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIf you have any questions, please get in touch, I’m happy to help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petley Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43234575777853,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/4762\/1933\/files\/168A3835_4d532a70-8919-4d47-9f60-49763038af6b.jpg?v=1779852527","url":"https:\/\/petley.store\/products\/create-an-insert-spoon-sunday-17-may","provider":"Petley Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}