Spoon Carving at Hackney City Farm
4.9(212 reviews)
Concessionary rates available. 10% discount on courses scheduled on weekdays
Hackney
In-person
7hrs
18th October 2026
£70
4.9(212)
What happens at this event?
Learn how to carve a spoon with an axe and a knife.
Using just three green woodworking tools you will carve a spoon from a locally grown tree. This course covers axe skills and safe knife grips. Aimed at both complete beginners and those who’ve made spoons before and would like to hone their skills and designs.
Spoon carving is a meditative search for perfection. You will spend the day carving a fresh piece of locally sourced wood in our outdoor workshop. This course is taught by one of our expert local tutors.
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Things to remember
We have no indoor space and will be working outside in all weathers (under a tarp if it rains) so please come prepared.
Warm, outdoor clothes in the winter.
Sunhats in summer.
Raincoats whenever.
No sandals or bare feet please.
- Walking boots or work boots if you can, a thick…
FAQ's
Yes, we offer a limited number of low income rates on our courses. There is no eligibility criteria, these discounts are available for anyone who needs them. This is a trust based system, we do not require proof or even an explanation of the rate you choose.
Our cancellation policy is explained here:
https://london-green-wood.live.baluu.co.uk/terms
Yes, you will receive an automatic reminder email 3 days before your course, via our booking partners baluu.co.uk. If you haven’t received this please check your spam.
I’m afraid so, please come prepared. We have tarps to put up, so even if it’s torrential we’ll try to keep you dryish. We work outdoors in all weathers and will only cancel courses in the event of extreme weather conditions which would make the courses unsafe (ie. a red warning from the Met Office with risk to life).
Yes, most of our courses have private booking options. We take private bookings up to 2 weeks in advance. The early you put in a request, the more likely we are to be able to accomodate you. If you have a last minute need for a private course, please contact us and we'll see what we can do.
Yes, you can buy gift cards through our booking partners Obby.co.uk. These are valid on over 2500 classes available on the Obby site, including all London Green Wood courses. Gift cards can only be redeemed through Obby.co.uk and will not work on bookings through our own website (the commission is different). Gift cards are valid for 1 year. If you have any queries about gift cards please contact hello@obby.co.uk directly. If you are buying a course as a gift for someone we recommend you come together, it’s more fun that way. We also recommend that you book a space on a specific course date rather than buy a gift card to avoid disappointment, as some of our courses book up several months in advance.
No. This course is for over 18s only.
Yes, see our Family Whittling courses for 6-8yr olds and 9-18yr olds. These courses are for kids and young people to come accompanied by an adult who will supervise and work with them at all times, each course space is for 1 adult and 1 child to attend together. We recommend that parents/ carers join the course so that they can keep their child safe when whittling at home and be confident in their child’s abilities to work with knives and wood.
Only guide dogs and assistance dogs please. If possible, please let us know in advance.
Our workshop is outside and at ground level, but there is uneven ground on the way in through the farm. The toilets are on the ground floor, and there is a disabled cubicle. We will do everything we can to make all our courses accessible to everyone regardless of disability. If you are thinking about a course and are unsure if this would suit you, please contact us to discuss. Often in these instances we find the best thing is to arrange a visit, so you can see the workshop and decide for yourself.
Yes. You can join a waiting list to be notified of new dates, https://london-green-wood.widget.obby.co.uk/event/carve-a-spoon-woodwork-north-london/dates
Each specific date also has it's on waiting list, which you can join to be notified if there are any cancellations.
Yes of course. And if you have made spoons before please bring them to show. It's easier to help you develop if we can see what you have made so far.
Latest Reviews
4.9(212 reviews)
Jennifer - 21 September 2026
It was my first time woodworking and I’m so glad to have taken this course. The setting is lovely being outside all day with lots of tea and next to the farm, the time really flew by. Dave was an excellent teacher, and very generous with his time and expertise. Under his guidance all us students had a wonderful day and learnt so much. Taking this course has sparked a real curiosity for woodworking, and I hope to do more in the future! Thank you so much.
Sarah Tomlin - 9 August 2026
Spoontastic day. Amazing instruction from Dave and lovely setting with like-minded folk. Highly recommend!
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