❤️ Carve Your Own Beginners Welsh Love Spoon (5hrs, incl. 1hr lunch break)
Woodland Crafting for Well-being: Carve, Create & Connect with Nature
Step away from the modern world and into the timeless art of wood carving, a craft as ancient as the trees themselves. Join us in the peaceful sanctuary of Faraway Follies, where the rhythmic act of carving—by the warmth of a crackling fire, listening to trickling stream, —will slow your thoughts, deepen your focus, and reconnect you with the natural world.
Guided by Andi, an expert woodcraft teacher and heritage artisan, you’ll not only learn traditional carving skills but also experience the calming, meditative benefits of working with wood—just as our ancestors did.
Why Carve?
🔸 Ground yourself in nature – Feel the grain of the wood, breathe in the scent of the forest, and immerse yourself in mindful creation.
🔸 Improve mental well-being – The slow, repetitive motion of carving reduces stress, enhances focus, and promotes relaxation.
🔸 Connect with heritage – These are the skills of our ancestors, a link to a time when crafting by hand was essential for survival, expression, and community.
🔸 Learn a valuable, hands-on skill – Carving strengthens patience, dexterity, and problem-solving, offering a deep sense of accomplishment.
All materials and tools are provided, and hot drinks brewed on the fire are included. Bring your own packed lunch or Soup and bread available if booking as an additional.
About Faraway Follies-
🌿 A Place of Creativity, Connection & Wild Beauty
Faraway Follies is more than just a location—it is a sanctuary for the soul, a canvas for the imagination, and a retreat into the forgotten magic of the natural world. Come breathe in the crisp mountain air, feel the pulse of the land, and be part of something truly special.
Step into the magic. Let the land inspire. Create something timeless. We will be creating within a beautiful camp; around a roaring outdoor fire, with panoramic views, surrounded by tree houses and whimsy ✨
The Welsh Love Spoon
A sacred tradition of love and craftsmanship, Welsh Love Spoons have been gifted for centuries as symbols of devotion, friendship, and good fortune. This extended workshop builds on the techniques learned in our beginner session ( Halkyn Castle Woods 4th May, 2 hours- however not essential), allowing you to shape, carve, and personalize your own love spoon from ethically sourced wood.
Held in the beautiful woodland camp of Faraway Follies, you’ll work around the fire, in our indoor/outdoor, Tree house sheltered space, among the trees, and in harmony with nature.
What You’ll Learn:
🔸 Advanced carving techniques – refine your skills for detail and depth
🔸 Using a hook knife – a traditional tool for shaping the spoon’s bowl
🔸 Symbolism & heritage – discover the history of the Love Spoon and its significance in Welsh culture
🔸 Personalizing your design – create a piece that tells your own story
Take home a beautifully hand-carved, beginners Welsh Love Spoon – a gift of love, a piece of tradition, and a reminder of your connection to the land.
A Creative Retreat for Mind, Body & Spirit
These workshops aren’t just about carving—they’re about reconnecting with yourself, nature, and the creative spirit that lives within us all. In the peaceful woodland setting, among like-minded creatives, you’ll experience the deep calm that comes from using your hands to shape something real, something lasting.
Join us for a journey into heritage, mindfulness, and the healing power of nature.
Limited spaces available – book your spot and carve your own story in wood.
You may also like the following events from Jay Decor with Wingnut Creations:
- Next Thursday, 29th May, 10:30 am, "Pop up" Art class at Hawarden, Gladstone Centre- with multi Media artist Jayne Hopwood in Hawarden
- Next Saturday, 31st May, 10:30 am, Woodcarving workshop at The Old Sorting Office Holywell- Nexus Creative Spaces in Mold
- Next month, 2nd June, 07:00 pm, Monthly Art class at The Gladstone Library - Learn to paint the sky; Lomis head techniques in Hawarden
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