Once you’ve made your willow sculpture, if you're planning to keep it outside, some like to oil them to protect them and extend their life. Here are some tips on which oils to use and which to avoid.

If you’re new to spoon carving and want to buy the tools you need to make spoons at home. Here are some recommended axes, knives and books to get you started.

Once you’ve carved a wooden spoon or turned a bowl. Some like to oil them to protect them. Here are some tips on which oils to use and which to avoid. Use food grade oils, Don’t use Olive oil. Find out a list of recommended greenwood carving oils.

A selection of photos from craft, woodcarving and art workshops here at Joy Farms to give you a flavour of the experience days here. Photos from Spoon carving to bowl turning and more.

An account of a experience spoon carving workshop at Joy Farms. What was the day like? Did he enjoy it? Would he recommend it?

If you want to explore the world of spoon carving, we recommend a few books to read. These will help you with what type of wood to choose, why you need Green wood and best cut techniques to achieve a great finish and avoid injury.