AC_P: Wood Burning: Personalized Wooden Spoons (Holiday Edition) (22 Nov 2026)
About
Craft a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift just in time for the holiday season! In this hands-on pyrography workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of wood burning to etch custom patterns and lettering onto wooden spoons—perfect for holiday cooking, kitchen decor, or unique handmade gifts. To help inspire your creation, a variety of holiday-themed design templates and seasonal motifs will be available, along with auspicious Japanese Kanji characters conveying bright wishes and good fortune for the New Year. You are also welcome to bring your own personal sketches, logos, or ideas! What You Will Do: ● Learn wood-burning tool operation, stroke techniques, safety, and temperature control. ● Transfer seasonal patterns, custom text, or Kanji onto wooden utensils. ● Burn, finish, and seal your personalized wooden spoon to take home—ready to wrap or use for holiday feasts! Meet the Instructor Tamao Nakayama Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Tamao Nakayama brings an authentic perspective and a deep appreciation for the Japanese aesthetic to her teaching. Her instruction is rooted in the principle that "less is more," emphasizing clean lines, focus, and mindful execution. Having studied and worked in the arts for over two decades in the U.S., Tamao blends traditional Japanese sensibility with modern creative freedom. Join her to learn the elegance, peace, and beauty inherent in Japanese arts like Calligraphy and the Tea.
