Sophie's Spoons

30/04/2023

Yesterday’s class was such a joy. Beautiful people, talented carvers (all first timers) and so much enthusiasm.
I had had very little sleep the night before due to a sick dog and I was a little apprehensive about how I’d get through the day. I’ve also been wondering if I want to keep teaching as I’m starting to do more catering and selling my food products.
This class confirmed that I’m not ready to stop. I just relish the joy I get watching people uncover their creativity and see their spoons emerge from a piece of timber. I love watching them slip into the carving meditation as they whittle and their elation after oiling up their spoon. It’s too good to give up!
I will be catering on a retreat soon then heading off on my first vision quest then travelling OS so next classes will be August. Hope to see you there 😊

18/03/2023

Well done clever peeps 👏👌
Another beautiful day spent teaching people how to carve a spoon.
My classes tend to be majority women but it was nice to have 4 men in class for a change today.
Next class April 1 if you’re keen. Link for tix in bio or message me.

12/03/2023

Life reset. I used to do this every year before covid times and then I think I forgot about it. Solo retreat somewhere not too far away to sleep, walk, meditate, read, eat nourishing food (that I precook so I don’t have to cook much while away), journal and sleep some more. These 4 days have been blissful. I love my own company. I love silence. I love staring at bodies of water. I love hiking alone in new places. It makes me feel connected to me again and a lot better resourced as a mum and partner when I get home. I’m ready to go home tomorrow back to my peeps with my cup well and truly full ❤️

07/03/2023

There are still a few spaces for the remaining Spoon Carving classes this term folks. March 18 and April 1. Link for bookings below. See you there!
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/sophies-spoons-29256835227

07/03/2023

It's always a pleasure working alongside Patt Woodwork for Women and an added pleasure to meet Katie Girl & Grain. Katie runs an assortment of fantastic woodworking courses in Sydney, I recommend looking her up!

Best time ever meeting and woodworking with Katie for Girl & Grain from Sydney. Katie made joinery making look easy as pie!
Hand made Mortise and tenons, Dovetails, Bridle joint, Halving joint, she even carved a spoon with the skilful and wonderful Sophie from Sophie's Spoons from Mullumbimby and the list goes on.... Thanks Katie for an amazing time.
If you live in Sydney and want an experience making beautiful things from wood, Katie is your person. She runs cool classes. She has some spots left. Girl & Grain

17/02/2023

Have you ever hand carved a bird?? This process is so addictive and fun. A day of meditative whittling in a garden setting with lovely people. No previous woodwork experience required.
Next class Saturday Feb 25, love to see you there ☺️
Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bird-carving-with-sophies-spoons-tickets-517437638907

06/02/2023

Classes are back! First one this Saturday, still spots left if you’re keen.
No previous woodwork experience necessary, just come and have some fun 🤩 Previous students welcome too, there’s always plenty more to learn.
Lots of classes scheduled, including bird carving. Link below for tickets.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/sophies-spoons-29256835227.

18/01/2023

So I just spent 20 minutes trying to do a holiday pic post then a reel then I stuffed it all up. So here are some salad servers, something I’m far better at making than reels! These beauties are made from red cedar and the handles burned shou sugi ban style.
Exciting news…classes are scheduled for term 1 and term 2. Grab your spot from the link in my bio or DM me. I look forward to meeting you for carving 😊
And happy new year if I don’t manage to sort out my reel 🥳

17/01/2023

Bird Carving classes for Term 1 and 2 are scheduled! Look forward to carving with you.

Wooden bird carving with Sophie

17/01/2023

Classes are scheduled for Term 1 and some of Term 2! Please get in early to secure your spots. I look forward to carving with you.

Traditional spoon carving workshop using seasoned timber and hand carving tools. No previous woodwork experience required.

07/12/2022

Haven’t shown my face on here for a while. This is me, in my other happy place apart from my shed. Kayaking on the water with my partner, our daughter and our dog. I grew up in Adelaide and spent most of my 20’s travelling the world as an ESL teacher. Ended up in Sydney as a remedial massage therapist where I met my partner Nige and we moved to northern NSW/Bundjalung country in 2008. Mullumbimby is home now and I love it. I’m 46 and into health, nature, wood, gardening and all things alternative and spiritual. Thanks for joining me here. Tell me something about you 😊

05/12/2022

Bird carving this Saturday, a few spots available. Message me for details or link for tix in bio.

14/11/2022

I needed a long handled cooking spoon which was strong and sturdy for all the cooking I do, so I made one today. White Beech, burned shou sugi ban style because flames are fun.

10/11/2022

All the colours and grains 😍
Spoon blanks for my upcoming classes. 1 spot left for this weekend, link in bio for tix. Dec class is sold out so this will be the last chance for 2022.

08/11/2022

Blanks day!! It’s been a loooong time between bandsaw days. So excited, I do love a power tool thanks to Patt ❤️

07/11/2022

I find bird carving even more meditative than spoon carving. Just a bird blank (roughed out shape of a bird) and a sharp whittling knife and see where the wood takes me. I still have some places left for my Nov 19 workshop. Link in bio for tix. Come and play 😊

05/11/2022

The workshop clean up has begun 😳 Here’s a before video of all my mess for your viewing pleasure. Not sure when the after video will be posted but it’ll be before my spoon carving class next Saturday!

25/10/2022

Hey folks, just a few spots left for spoon carving Nov 12, please jump on link to grab a spot. I look forward to carving with you!

Traditional spoon carving workshop using seasoned timber and hand carving tools. No previous woodwork experience required.