Teamwork!
Robin Wood leading a team of some of his helpers to erect the display area for people to display their spoons.
Spoonfest was just one of the best weekends I have spent - worth going all the way to England for!.
The venue, in Edale, was idyllic and the whole event was superbly organised and run.
PILES of delectable wood, waiting to be carved.
So much wood - not enough time!
all sorted and beautifully labelled - what temptation!
and the lovely people, who really made the event a joy:
Martin Hazell, who used to be drummer in the Ran Tan Band, having a go at the cherry wood.
People ready to help and advise, share and compare,
workshops and demonstrations...
and just quiet carving in company with others...
culminating in spoon club, where a circle of people started with a blank, a straight knife, a bowl knife and an axe.
Five minutes carving and pass the spoon to your left...
Much hilarity at first, but gradually quiet concentration as you were confronted, perhaps, with a shape or style never tried before...
Finally, after an hour, keeping the one you last received (photo to follow) - what a superb ending to an altogether superb weekend.
Many thanks to all, and can't wait till next year.
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