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Spoon Carving Course

Updated: Oct 26, 2023


Presented by

Outaouais Wood Carvers


Sponsored by Flexcut


Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023

9:30AM to 2:30 PM


Nepean Creative Arts Center, 35 Stafford Road, Ottawa- Unit 7


Course Leader: John Bowser is an OWC member who has been teaching the how’s and why’s of carving for more than two decades.

  • Target Audience: Beginner to more Advanced Carvers

  • A basswood blank will be included. Additional blanks will be available to buy in a variety of shapes and woods (walnut, butternut etc…) for a modest cost.

  • A short demonstration on Kolrossing will be included as a small bonus.

  • Tools suggested for this project are knives, as well as palm or full size gouges, sizes three to seven. A clamp or bench hook may be an asset however, not required.

  • Please note the instructor will have sharpening aids on site as well.

Fee: OWC member $ 45

Non-member $ 75 (includes $30 for annual membership fee)

Cancellation refunds only available with 48hrs notice of the course.


Registration and payment are required in advance.

Registration deadline is Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

Maximum 12 participants.

Note: a minimum of 6 participants required to run this workshop

Click on downloadable PDF below for registration details



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