[FREE] Spring Pole Lathe Demonstration with Oliver Pratt (Session #4)

The Pole Lathe is a centuries-old technology that is powered entirely by the craftsperson’s body as they are working. The turner is responsible not only for the control of the tool and shaping of a graceful form but also for powering the turning of the bowl using a kick pedal. This is a very rewarding […]

[FREE] Spring Pole Lathe Demonstration with Oliver Pratt (Session #5)

The Pole Lathe is a centuries-old technology that is powered entirely by the craftsperson’s body as they are working. The turner is responsible not only for the control of the tool and shaping of a graceful form but also for powering the turning of the bowl using a kick pedal. This is a very rewarding […]

[FREE] Chasing Crooks with Mike Cundall

This 90 minute demo will show how to work on a spoon and or a bowl from a crook. Special attention will be paid to riving the crook out so as to yield the best possible spoon or bowl from the crook. Also, we will cover working with the grain and letting the wood/blank’s inherent […]

[FREE] Milk Painting with Emilie Rigby

Milk paint is a natural, non-toxic, and porous paint that is ideal for decorating wooden utensils. This class will explain the science behind milk paint, as well as how to use it. We will explore the myriad of uses and techniques that milk paint allows. You can either bring your own carving to paint, or […]

Western Saws Explained by Roy Underhill

Professor Underhill will demonstrate the miraculous Folding Sawing Machine, Corporation Model Number One Sawing Machine, for your edification and entertainment, a miracle of modern woodcutting! With Roy’s dynamic panache you will learn about traditional saw tooth design and sharpening with Roy’s rare collection of vintage saws. In addition to the miraculous saw machine, Roy’s collection […]

Carving Spoons for Eating with Aaron Sparks

Carrying your own “pocket spoon” is a great way to reduce your plastic consumption. Eating spoons are more difficult than cooking spoons, this class is for advanced beginners to intermediate level carvers. Proper crank and bowl shape is necessary for a pleasing mouthfeel for the user and takes experience and practice. In this class, varied […]

Steam Bending Wood Spatulas with Tom Bartlett of Sylva Spoon (Part 2)

This workshop is split between two sessions on Friday and Sunday.Steam bending greenwood is an ancient realm of woodworking that requires time for drying after steaming, so this is a two part class with one session Friday and another Sunday hopefully after the spatulas have time to dry. The first class will include preparing billets, […]

[FREE] Spring Pole Lathe Demonstration with Oliver Pratt (Session #6)

The Pole Lathe is a centuries-old technology that is powered entirely by the craftsperson’s body as they are working. The turner is responsible not only for the control of the tool and shaping of a graceful form but also for powering the turning of the bowl using a kick pedal. This is a very rewarding […]

GreenWood Wrights’ Fall Gathering

Join us for a relaxing weekend of carving and camaraderie in Siler City, NC. Kick back and carve in a relaxed camping atmosphere with some of the best carvers around. Bring your hammock, your best camping recipe, and get ready to make some memories! New to carving? Let us know and we'll set you up […]

Kick Back and Carve

Join us for a relaxing weekend of carving and camaraderie in Siler City, NC. Kick back and carve in a relaxed camping atmosphere with some of the best carvers around. Bring your hammock, your best camping recipe, and get ready to make some memories! New to carving? Let us know and we'll set you up […]

*POSTPONED* GreenWood Wrights’Fest 2023

The 2023 GreenWood Wrights'Fest has been postponed until the fall. Stay tuned for more information as it develops. /*! elementor - v3.8.1 - 13-11-2022 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}Ticket Options General Admission ($150)General Admission for 1KeynoteEntertainmentCampingDay Pass ($75)General Admission for 1Scheduled events for chosen dayWorkshops3-hour: $706-hour: $14012-hour: $28090-min (Kids): $30Family Upgrade ($100)Admission […]