Saratoga Joinery

Discover the rich tradition of love spoon carving in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Dating back to 16th century Wales, a love spoon is an intricately carved wooden token symbolizing love and commitment. In this 4-hour class, students will start with their own slab of basswood. You will cut it into a spoon blank using the bandsaw, and proceed to carve your own love spoon using a coping saw, scroll saw, and specialty carving knives like sloyds and hook knives. Students will be guided by instructor Mariah Day. Artistic freedom and design are encouraged, but templates will be provided to ignite the creative process.

Tools Used: Coping Saw, Band Saw, Scroll Saw, Sloyd Knife, Hook Knife, Carving Gouges

Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Ages: 18+

Teacher: Mariah Day

About Mariah:

Mariah Day is a sculptor, and wood-working artist who explores the interconnectedness of the world around us. How even the most minor interactions with strangers can have a lasting impact on ourselves for years to come. She is a mixed media artist with a focus toward the usage of wood, often harvesting raw material from naturally fallen trees in the local environment. She has shown her work at The Teaching Gallery of HVCC, Art Omi in Ghent, NY, and The Dorsky Museum of SUNY New Paltz. She was born and raised along the Hudson River, growing up in Mechanicville, NY, and now based out of Schenectady.