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| Details | Every home chef knows that a custom wooden spatula is an indispensable kitchen tool! In this beginner friendly woodworking class, you will design, shape, and finish a custom hardwood spatula built to handle everything from sautéing to serving. It is the perfect project for anyone looking to learn fundamental woodworking techniques while crafting a beautiful, food safe utensil for their home. What to Expect This standalone skill class is a great introduction to the woodshop. You will start with a solid hardwood blank and follow a guided process to map out, cut, shape, and finish your spatula. We will move from power tools for initial rough shaping to hand-refinement, ensuring the handle is ergonomic and the bevel edge is angled perfectly for cooking. By the end of the session, you will leave with a custom, food safe wooden utensil ready for your kitchen. Skills You’ll Acquire Template Transfer and Layout: Learning how to map out a comfortable handle and functional edge onto a wood workpiece. Power Tool Shaping: Safely using shop machinery to cut out the rough profile of your tool. Hand Tool Refinement: Using rasps, files, or hand tools to contour the handle and craft a smooth, functional bevel. Fine Finishing: Mastering hand sanding techniques and applying food-safe oils for a durable, water-resistant surface. What’s Provided High-quality hardwood blanks All necessary shop tools and safety equipment Hand rasps, files, and various grits of sandpaper Food-safe wood finishes Who Should Attend This workshop is built for all skill levels, and no prior woodworking experience is required! It is an ideal project for beginners wanting to get comfortable in the shop, or for makers looking to craft a personalized, handmade gift. Ages 18+ Prerequisites/Safety Information No formal prerequisites. All participants must wear closed toe shoes and follow standard shop safety protocols. Eye and ear protection will be provided. A note on the design: We are making this project using plans generously shared with enthusiastic permission from Rogue Grain Co! If you want to check out more of their woodworking plans and designs, visit their Etsy store by following: This Link Instructor: Alexander Platt Workshop Ticket Fee: Standard Public Ticket: $63.00 MakeHaven Members: $54.00 You must click below and REGISTER to attend at: https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1009&reset=1 Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org |
| Admission | $63.00 |
| Location | MakeHaven |
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| More Info | info link |