Basic Woodcraft & Burn & Scrape Wooden Spoons

Description:

In our upcoming workshop, we'll delve into the art of creating unique masterpieces from pieces of wood found in nature, a technique rooted in ancient traditions. You'll learn to use your personal breath, a glowing coal from our communal fire, and your knife to shape your creation. Imagine the satisfaction of crafting your own handmade wooden spoon!

These wooden spoons aren't just practical, they're also a charming addition to your assortment of kitchen utensils or camping mess kit. Plus, they make heartwarming gifts for friends or family members, offering a personal touch to show you care.

Whether you decide to share this experience with a partner or your kids, or choose to embrace the tranquility of solitude, you're welcome to join us. Discover the joy of hands-on creativity in our inviting workshop environment.

When: October 11th 2025, 11:00am-4:00pm
Ages: 10 - 71+ (Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Location: Lanham/Bowie (location is sent when you register)
Fee: $30-$75 Sliding Scale (*Sliding scale you choose per person what you're comfortable paying. General admission is our suggested fee per person)

Additional benefits that come with attending an AK workshop:
-Outdoor media-free time
-Camping and wilderness skills
-A sense of accomplishment, freedom, and belonging
-Increased awareness, self reliance and confidence
-Tools and resources to enjoy in the outdoors for the rest of your life
-A Safe and comfortable learning environment
-Guides providing natural interpretation, hands on skills instruction, and knowledge

Eden Cornelius - Lead Instructor

Growing up homeschooled, Eden first found the primitive skills community in upstate NY through enrollment in a program called Primitive Pursuits at age seven. From that time until her teen years, she participated in Ancestral Knowledges Homeschool program for many years and attended primitive skills gatherings. In her teens, her time was spent hiking, camping, backpacking, cross-country skiing, and filling her journal with detailed sketches and facts about the wildlife around her.

All of her free time was spent outdoors, building debris huts, making cordage, and adventuring in the forest. Schooled by her fiber artist and aspiring naturalist mother, her love of the natural world was fueled by a rich curriculum with a focus on hands-on learning and her intense interest in insects and plants.

Now, Eden is a multimedia artist and painter who continues to share and learn skills, with a particular passion for pottery, wet felting techniques, needle felting, and natural pigments. With a background in youth leadership, she enjoys working with groups and fostering a creative connection with the earth.