Introduction to Sloyd Carving-Woodworking Basics

Welcome to the Introduction to Sloyd Carving-Woodworking Basics event!

Join us on Sat Sep 06 2025 at 09:30 AM at The Shop_Build Trybe for a hands-on experience in traditional wood carving techniques. Sloyd woodworking is an expressive and craft-based approach to carving and building that is rooted in values like self-sufficiency and function. Developing sloyd carving skills can turn the sound of a tree being cut down in an urban neighborhood into a call to creativity.

In a 4-hour session at We Open Shop, students will get an introduction to sloyd carving and make at least one wall hook from a tree branch.

Students will leave with skills to help them feel confident:

• Using safe and strong knife grips
• Sourcing and selecting green wood (i.e., freshly cut wood)
• Understanding sharpening methods
• Decorating green wood with milk paint and additional carved marks
• Using a carving ax and other common green wood tools, such as froe, chopping block, and spoon mule.

Students who have a hook knife may also bring it for advice on spoon carving.

Learn the fundamentals of sloyd carving from our experienced instructor, Marselle

Create your own masterpiece to take home. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and connect with fellow woodworking enthusiasts. See you there!

The workshop fee is $150 (Student Rate) -$200 (Benefactor Rate) The increased workshop fee will pay our instructors and assistants. In addition to meeting the demand for focus based classes, we are raising funds by offering these classes to move into another shop. Build Trybe is growing and we are faced with having to find another location.

We Open Shop is a truly inclusive shop catering to underserved people; committed to building a inviting shop.

We are dedicated to providing proper safety techniques, as well as providing an accessible shop that is a brave space for all.

**Due to a high number of No Shows. Tickets are nonrefundable without a 7 day email notice prior to the day of Open Shop.

** Please take into consideration that any medications you may be taking that can impair your judgment while using machinery, that may put you and other attendees at risk.

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