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Feed your soul and join us at Kedleston for an outdoor spoon-carving experience. Return home with your Kedleston-grown creation and a new hands-on skill.

Led by one of Kedleston’s Rangers, this spoon carving workshop is an opportunity to combine creativity and functionality. You will take part in one of the oldest past-times, learning centuries old skills and techniques to create a beautiful piece of woodwork. Using Kedleston wood, you will receive dedicated guidance and instruction whilst also incorporating your own ideas and flare for design. Other than manual dexterity, this workshop does not require any expertise in design or woodworking and is open to all abilities!

Please note:

• Please check in at Visitor Reception. A member of the team will collect you for the workshop.
• The session will begin promptly at 10am. Late arrivals will not be reimbursed.
• Please wear covered shoes and comfortable clothing. You will be stood for some elements of this experience. The entire workshop will take place outdoors under cover.
• The location of this event is accessible via wheelchair.
• Participants must be aged 16 or over.
• As part of this experience participants will be using knives as well as other sharp-edged tools. Participants are responsible for deciding their individual capabilities and manual dexterity, particularly for those with conditions such as arthritis.