{"product_id":"design-and-carve-your-own-spatula-wednesday-30-october","title":"Design and Carve Your Own Spatula  - Wednesday 30 September","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI’d love to welcome you into my Grey Lynn studio for an evening of making your own wooden spatula from reclaimed native timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYou’ll begin with a prepared piece of reclaimed native timber before working through the same process I use in my own workshop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e– Shaping the profile on the bandsaw\u003cbr\u003e– Refining the form on the disk sander\u003cbr\u003e– Carving and refining with knives and hand tools\u003cbr\u003e– Hand sanding and finishing with New Zealand-made beeswax oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou’ll leave with a practical object made by you, ready to use in your own kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAll 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.\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;\"\u003eDate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWednesday 30 September\u003c\/span\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;\"\u003e6pm – 9pm\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 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.\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\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 very cool or very 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 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\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;\"\u003eParking is free after 6pm.\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\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":43387621408829,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/4762\/1933\/files\/000022_f88a78fb-605c-4096-ac8f-1e9f7ac5dff9.jpg?v=1784690013","url":"https:\/\/petley.store\/products\/design-and-carve-your-own-spatula-wednesday-30-october","provider":"Petley Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}