Spoon Carving Workshop - Abby Mechanic + The Wood Joint

3300 Shafto Road,Tinton Falls NJ 07753

18 September, 2021

Description

In this workshop students will learn how to use basic hand tools to shape wood while creating a one of a kind spoon! Abby Mechanic teams up with The Wood Joint in Tinton Falls, NJ. Class open to All skill levels Come learn how to carve spoons with us! In this Spoon Carving Workshop, students will have the opportunity to create curves, volumes, and 3-dimensional forms out of wood while creating a one of a kind spoon. The first portion of this class will revolve around design and development of a spoon. We will discuss how to plan, mark, and prep material for shaping. We will explore various shaping techniques with the use of hand tools. After sanding and sealing students will leave with a finished product to be proud of. Abby Mechanic received her BFA from the Maine College of Art with a concentration in Woodworking and Furniture Design. Upon graduating she has spent time working in various design studios such as Luur Design, Nate Berkus, and Matter Practice. In 2015, Mechanic began working at Parsons as a Technician in their woodworking facility. Since then she has been appointed the position of Manager of the Making Center at Parsons. Abby is now working closely with upper management to implement administrative support for staff hiring, scheduling, and committee work. She works with Directors as well as Management to align Making Center objectives across all shops, labs, and facilities, by creating systems and support. Outside of Parsons, Mechanic currently leds spoon carving workshops across the country in spaces such as Fort Houston in Nashville, TN and Craftsman Ave in Brooklyn, NY.