Foundations of Carving - Spreaders

Make and take home your own jam or butter spreader!


Nihonsan Tools
Nihonsan Tools
5.0 (18)

3 hours Location Park Slope Class size 4 to 8 guests   $150

This introductory course is designed for anyone looking to get started in woodcarving. Focus is placed on understanding wood and grain direction, knife grips and safety, along with the creative and mindful experience of carving wood. Additional emphasis will include discussion on woodworking in an apartment and tools of the trade. This class is a great complement to the Foundations of Carving 1: Chopsticks; however, they are not dependent on each other.
Students will learn:
  • Carving on a curve, which adds challenge to grain direction
  • Carving from multiple faces
  • Understanding and reading wood grain
  • Knife safety and several key knife grips
  • Knife sharpening
  • Wood finishing techniques
No prior experience is necessary.
All materials and tools are provided, and there will be an opportunity to purchase tools to continue your journey.
What you'll get
Use of the tools and materials they need to carve a spreader, and everyone will take home the spreader they have carved.
Knowledge required
No experience with woodworking or wood carving is required. Absolute beginners are welcome!
What to bring
Nothing is required to bring; wear comfortable clothes. If you have carving tools and want to bring them, you are welcome to.
Suitable for

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Location

Nihonsan Tools And Hardware, 300 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

This venue is within walking distance of 9 St and 4 Av-9 St stations

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Nihonsan Tools
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5.0 (18)

Nihonsan is one of the only brick-and-mortar shops in the U.S. solely focused on selling Japanese woodworking hand tools and hardware. We are also a community offering Japanese woodworking classes, beginners’ kits, Hinoki lumber from Japan, as well as knowledge and guidance through our staff and community partners. If we don’t have what you want, we can probably point you in the right direction to find it.
Nihonsan was conceived by Joe Samalin with help from Shuya Iida of Hachi Collections, and his incredible team there.
But none of this could have been done without the support and partnership of our incredible community of fellow makers, family, and friends

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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