I’d love to welcome you into my Grey Lynn studio for an evening of making your own wooden spatula from reclaimed native timber.
This is a small class of four, which means you’ll receive close guidance throughout the evening. We’ll move through each stage together, from preparing the timber to shaping, refining and finishing your spatula by hand.
You’ll begin with a prepared piece of reclaimed native timber before working through the same process I use in my own workshop:
– Shaping the profile on the bandsaw
– Refining the form on the disk sander
– Carving and refining with knives and hand tools
– Hand sanding and finishing with New Zealand-made beeswax oil
You’ll leave with a practical object made by you, ready to use in your own kitchen.
All skill levels are welcome. Over the past five years I’ve taught more than 400 people, aged 10–80, how to carve a spoon. No prior experience is necessary, just curiosity and patience.
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Date
Wednesday 2 September
Time
6pm – 9pm
Location
Grey Lynn
Full address and detailed class information will be sent one week prior to the workshop.
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What to Expect
This class takes place in a working studio environment. We’ll be using workshop machinery throughout the evening, 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.
As 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.
Protective equipment is provided, including safety glasses, ear protection and dust masks. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting dusty.
The studio is located in a large warehouse-style building. Depending on the weather, it may be very cool or very warm, please dress accordingly.
Carving requires moderate hand strength and focus. Rubber thimbles are provided, and you’re welcome to bring gardening gloves if you prefer additional protection.
The 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.
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Parking
Parking is free after 6pm.
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Cancellations & Changes
If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to send someone in your place.
Date changes are permitted up to 14 days before the class.
Within 14 days of the class date, bookings are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Refunds will only be issued if the workshop is cancelled by Courtney Petley.
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If you have any questions, please get in touch, I’m happy to help.