The Thousand Spoon Project
1000 Spoons from one tree
Our new epic project to turn one tree into one thousand beautiful limited edition spoons!
The Mission
I want to take the heart of my business back to the woods where it belongs. Taking the wood from one tree, and carving it into spoons, we’re turning it into 1000 trees in a small woodland.
The Spoon
I’m sourcing a single tree, which i will carve with axes and knives into a limited edition run of spoons to be sold individually here on my site. These spoons will be made to a new design created especially for this project.
Swedish Eating Spoon
£48 + postage
Alder
Hand carved with axes and knives
Finished in Tung Oil
+ Handmade risographed wood print - A5
I will be making a Swedish Eating spoon (similar to the one shown here). Once the tree is felled I will post pictures of the actual spoons and my progress throughout the project.
(Exclusive to the Barn The Spoon online shop)
Please note - spoons ordered now will be shipped in February 2025
Unique Wood Print
Each spoon will come with it’s own beautiful artwork - a risographed wood print - every print numbered 1 - 1000 to record it’s authenticity.
Photographer - © Patricia Niven
Turning spoons into Woodland
At the heart of this project is my love of woodlands and a desire to get back to a closer relationship with nature.
The funds from the spoons will go directly towards creating a sustainably managed woodland. I believe small scale managed woodland is fundamental to bettering our relationship with the planet. Being close to trees is the most beautiful way of connecting with the earth.
Through managing trees, you’re not only creating diversity, and doing useful physical work but also you’re getting back that connection which is so good for your soul, and creating a fantastic site for sharing that with others.
And, we’ll be growing the perfect materials for the craft, not only for me but for the next generation of spoon carvers!
Support us!
Get involved and support Barn in his mission to turn 1000 spoons into a beautiful patch of woodland for green wood workers to enjoy.