9311. Greenwood Spoon Carving
Workshop - Wood | Available
Experience the therapeutic and relaxing hand craft of greenwood spoon carving. Beginning with a roughed out blank, you'll learn to use a traditional sloyd knife and hook knife to create a beautiful spoon suitable for everyday use at your table. Develop your skills in carving with "green" or wet wood and learn to keep your knife sharp and your hands happy. All skill levels welcome and all tools and materials will be provided.
Additional Information:
- A $20 materials fee will be added to the total class fee at checkout
- Registration will close one week prior to the start of class
- Enrollment is open to students ages 18 and up
Tad Kepley
Tad W. Kepley is a retired law enforcement officer with the Lexington, NC Police Department. Tad served 30 years with the department before retiring as Chief of Police in April, 2015. Kepley earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Davidson-Davie Community College in 1983 and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Carolina University in 2005.
Kepley has been teaching Leadership for Law Enforcement Supervisors, Firearms and other related topics at Davidson-Davie Community College since 1989.
In 2016, Kepley began as a Law Enforcement Training Coordinator in Public Safety Services at Davidson-Davie Community College on a part-time basis. Currently serves as the School Director for Advanced Law Enforcement Training.
After retiring from the police department Kepley picked up his grandfather’s whittling knife and now hand carves wooden spoons using only greenwood. His spoons are all carved from tree to table and are made to use daily.