In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover a simple yet satisfying technique to decorate wooden objects using chip carving.

With just a sharp knife, you’ll learn how to remove small chips of wood to create beautiful, eye-catching patterns on wooden blanks. It’s an accessible way to transform wood using minimal tools—perfect for beginners!

This workshop is part of our ‘Kitchen Tables’ workshop area – a space for exploring making connected to the many uses of our dining spaces, and what they mean to us.

About Graeme Brown

Graeme Brown is a green woodworker based in North Lancashire. He creates all sorts of woodenware using foraged and sustainable wood, including spoons and bowls. He sells his work at markets and also teaches regular workshops for people wanting to try their hand at woodcarving. Graeme enjoys learning new skills and has recently started making baskets from split hazel, an endangered heritage craft.