Carves & Curves on Wood: Japanese Santoku/Paring Knife | Peatix tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2019-11-01T09:50:15+08:00 Peatix GUILD | Ground-Up Innovation Labs for Development Carves & Curves on Wood: Japanese Santoku/Paring Knife tag:peatix.com,2018:event-402367 2018-07-24T19:00:00SGT 2018-07-24T19:00:00SGT LIMITED SPACES: Return to the roots of traditional wood carving arts and experience hands-on woodworking by hand carving a blunt wooden Japanese Santoku/Paring knife, perfect as a tool or a gift!  Wood carving is one of the oldest arts of mankind, from the first wooden spears of the Paleolithic era, to the native American fish hook. A universal skill learnt by all, wood carving has been the foundation of artistic tools that serves as a symbol of craft culture. Using upcycled pine, learn how to carving out the shape of your wood, shaving and smoothing out with crafting knifes. Design the knife to suit your needs, be it a butter cutting knife, or a wooden toy dagger, or even a training tool! Recommended for youth and adult learners due to the precision and strength needed to carve wood. Children ages 9 and above are welcomed too. No prior experience required as basic woodworking skills will be taught. To learn more, contact 93630528 or email support@groundupinnovation.org