Wood Carving: Swan Spoons

Wooden spoon with a graceful swan in an "s" shape at the top of the handle and large teardrop shape for the bowl.

Class Overview

Develop the art of spoon carving with an elegant twist! In this hands-on wood carving workshop, learn how to carve a beautifully detailed wooden spoon in the graceful form of a swan. 

This project blends both functionality and artistic design, making it ideal for carvers who have basic skills and want to continue to develop. 

You’ll start by carving the spoon’s basic shape, then move on to creating the swan’s intricate neck and wings. Advance your basic spoon carving techniques while learning how to bring out the fine details that make this piece a functional work of art. This class offers a fun and rewarding opportunity to expand your carving skills and create something truly unique.

This class is best suited for people with some prior carving experience, as we’ll be working with harder woods.

By the end of the class, take home a fully finished, hand-carved swan spoon that’s perfect for daily use, or as a decorative showpiece. 

You can find our other carving classes here.

Supplies Needed

Please bring these items to class:

  • Whittler’s detail knife / sharpen carving knife (recommended: KN13 detail knife with carbon steel blade, one and one-half inch blade)
  • Cut-resistant wood-carving gloves (Protective glove for non-dominant hand. Select a glove designed for wood carving or cut resistance.)
  • Thumb Guard (recommended: Self-adhesive bandage wrap, one to two inch wide)
  • Honing strop (recommended: leather honing strop with polishing compound, 3 inches by 8 inches, double-sided)
  • Pencil (standard HB or 2B)

*** If you have any questions about the materials needed, click on the instructor's name, Saman Shojaie Barjuei, to email him.

Learning Objectives

  • Further develop your carving skills
  • Sculpt detailed features like the swan’s wings and neck
  • Safe handling and effective use of wood carving tools
  • Sanding and finishing for a smooth, polished spoon

 

Who Might Enjoy This Class? 

  • Anyone who has completed at least one carving project 
  • Carving students who are looking for another creative challenge
  • Carvers who would like the guidance and support of an experienced instructor and the camaraderie of a classroom of peers

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Class Details

Fall 2025

  • When : Thursday, Oct 02 to Oct 16 ; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Location : SC0BE , SC - BE - Cont Edu - BE1139B , 1701 Broadway Seattle WA 98022
  • Fee : $189
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