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December 2021
Group Mending Circle Saturday 12/4/21
Bring your mending and hand sewing supplies. We will learn from each other and share embroidery and embellishment skills as we restore, repair and renew our jeans, socks sweaters, shirts and more. At this first meeting we can decide on best times to meet for future mending sessions (and for how long). This class has no fee. COVID SAFETY Vaccinations and masks are required for participation in this event. Donations to the Chuckanut Center are always welcome.
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Knife and Tool Sharpening Workshop 1/20/22
A Sharp knife in the kitchen, or a sharp tool in the garden is a pleasure to use, but much safer, too! Unfortunately, creating that perfect edge can be very difficult, especially when there is so much information out there about sharpening! In this workshop, join Woodworker and Survival Skills Instructor Ryan Johnson for a tutorial on all things sharp. We'll discuss the principles of sharpening, the chemistry of steel and how this knowledge helps us, and what materials to…
Find out more »Handmade Spoon Carving 1/30/22
In this introductory carving class, led by Ryan Johnson, learn to make beautiful handmade wooden spoons from wood using a knife, axe, saw, and gouge. We’ll discuss which tree species are recommended and why, where to find them, and how to harvest them sustainably. We will then section logs into billets so we can begin carving. Each step of the process, you’ll follow along with the instructor to make your own spoon to take home. You’ll also get to meet…
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