06. 06. 2026

Carving in the Forest: Make Your Own Spoon

A man and a younger girl are sitting on wooden benches in an outdoor classroom by Lake Cerknica, each carving their own wooden spoon.
Photo: Blaž Žnidaršič

Basic information about the event

Date: 06. 06. 2026
Time: 14:00-17:00
Entrance fee: 50,00 € per person 15% discount for families

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In the embrace of the forest by Lake Cerknica, under the guidance of an experienced mentor, you will learn the basics of carving and make your own wooden spoon step by step.

The experience includes:

  • learning the basics of traditional wood carving,
  • choosing a suitable piece of wood and using tools safely,
  • practical making of a wooden spoon under professional guidance,
  • learning simple techniques and useful carving tricks,
  • sanding and protecting the product with natural oil.

The work takes place in an outdoor classroom, in the middle of the forest right next to Lake Cerknica. The natural environment encourages creativity, calms the mind and allows you to get away from the everyday pace for a few hours. 

After the session, you will relax and exchange impressions over a cup of herbal tea, and take home a unique handmade wooden spoon - a lasting and useful memory of the experience.

Two people shape wooden spoons with special knives for shaping wood products. They sit on benches in an outdoor classroom, with wooden chips on the benches next to them.
Photo: Blaž Žnidaršič
A hand holds a brush and paints a wooden hand-carved spoon with a transparent coating - oil. The spoon is placed on an old wooden stump in the forest, surrounded by green leaves.
Photo: Blaž Žnidaršič
  • Duration: 14:00-17:00 (3 h)
  • Meeting point:  Visitor Center Lake Cerknica, Dolenje Jezero (N 45.77291, E 14.35748)
  • Guide: Andreja Košir
  • Necessary equipment: appropriate clothing, drink,
  • Suitable for: everyone
  • Price:includes guidance and mentoring, use of carving tools, wood for making the spoon, the final product (wooden spoon) that the participant takes home, herbal tea
    - 50,00 € per person
    - 15% discount for families (two parents + children)

The experience can also be held in English and Italian language. 

The number of places is limited. We are accepting applications until Friday, 5th June, via the application form on this page. More information at tic@notranjski-park.si or +386 31 668 223 (Visitor Center Lake Cerknica).  

Participation is at your own risk. 

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