Allerton Park & Retreat Center

Experience Level: Beginner  

Carve your own useful or decorative wooden spoon to give as a gift or use in your own kitchen at Woodcarving Basics: Spoons on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 1-5 p.m. in The Studio. 

Students will learn how to safely use a carving knife and practice the three basic carving cuts.  Class material includes basswood spoon blank, additional carving tools and a carver’s board. 

$85/person* Registration closes on Sept. 25, or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  

*Students must bring a carving glove and basic spoon carving st for right or left hand.  

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu. 

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. 

About the Instructor 

Lou Ann Koebel has had a strong passion for woodworking since high school, and during the summer attends workshops at Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indiana. She also leads Fix It! and dulcimer courses — in addition to jam sessions — at The Farms.