
About this Event
Looking for a unique and engaging team-building experience? Gather your coworkers, employees, or a group of friends for a hands-on creative challenge in our wood shop!
Wooden spoon carving is a delightful team-building activity that fosters creativity, collaboration, and craftsmanship among participants. In this hands-on experience, team members will be guided by a skilled artisan who shares techniques for transforming simple blocks of wood into beautiful, functional spoons. As you work together, participants engage in meaningful conversations, share tips, and encourage each other, all while honing their carving skils. This activity not only enhances communication and teamwork but also allows individuals to express their artistic flair, resulting in unique spoons that serve as lasting mementos of their shared experience.
No prior experience is required—our expert instructor will guide you through the process, ensuring a safe and rewarding experience for all.
What You’ll Learn:
🔹 Master the Basics of Wood carving: Learn the foundational skills of wood carving, including safe handling of tools and techniques for working with wood
🔹 Sharpen Your Problem-Solving Skills: As you carve, you’ll tackle design challenges and adapt your approach to create a functional, beautiful piece of art.
🔹 Discover the Art of Patience and Precision: Spoon carving is a practice that cultivates mindfulness, patience, and attention to detail—skills that enhance both creativity and focus.
🔹 Enhance Your Collaborative Spirit: Through teamwork, you’ll experience firsthand how to support and learn from each other, fostering an environment of collaboration and trust.
🔹 Create a Functional Keepsake: At the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with a handcrafted wooden spoon—an artifact of your creativity and teamwork to cherish or gift.
Workshop Details:
📅 Private Booking: You and your group are the only ones in the room!
👥 Group Size: Up to 8 participants (flat rate covers all)
⏳ Duration: 3 hours
💰 Cost: up to 4 - $350 (includes all materials), up to 8 - $600
📍 Location: The Foundry - 298 Northampton St, Buffalo, NY 14208
Our cancelation policy: https://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/cancellation_policy
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
298 Northampton St, 298 Northampton Street, Buffalo, United States
USD 375.32 to USD 642.09