Carves & Curves on Wood: Japanese Santoku/Paring Wood Knife | Peatix tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2019-10-31T23:32:56+08:00 Peatix GUILD | Ground-Up Innovation Labs for Development Carves & Curves on Wood: Japanese Santoku/Paring Wood Knife tag:peatix.com,2019:event-617447 2019-03-24T12:00:00SGT 2019-03-24T12:00:00SGT 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 or butter 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 81451343 or email support@groundupinnovation.org