Make a spatula at Hackney City Farm

Learn about working with the grain, the basis for all woodworking. Use a shave horse and drawknife to make cooking utensils.

Make your own cooking utensils! Learn the basics of green woodworking and working with the grain. Make a locally grown spatula to take home with you. We will be using a shave horse and draw knife, traditional chair making tools that are very safe to use. Suitable for complete beginners.

This is a great taster course for anyone who's considering our longer courses.

Limited low income and unwaged discounts are available for this course for those who would otherwise be unable to attend.

This is a seated course, we will be working on shave horses, so it's suitable for people who are unable to stand for long periods of time.