Woodcraft of Virginia Beach / Norfolk

Spoon Carving

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM

Create a one-of-a-kind, high quality, long-handled wooden spoon that is sure to become a precious family heirloom. In this hands-on spoon carving class you will learn the fundamentals of working with wood and hand tools in a small group setting, under the specialized instruction of an experienced carver and teacher. The class guides and supports each participant in making a completed project that is ready to go home and be used in the kitchen or displayed with pride.

Green Wood Bowl Turning

Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

Explore the art of bowl turning, starting with a freshly cut log and ending with a finished bowl. Topics will include proper tool choice, tool handling, sharpening, grain orientation, sanding, and lathe safety. Students will learn how to turn a chunk of tree trunk into a wooden bowl or vessel. Students will learn about shop and machine safety while practicing wood turning with blank starts on a lathe. Green wood from a freshly cut tree is an almost limitless source for woodturners. Learn everything you need to know about turning and re-turning green wood; discover the sources of wood for turning and the process of preparing a wood blank, and experience turning the blank into bowls.

Kaufman Chair

Part 1: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Kaufman Chair class.