Carve a Wooden Easter Bunny

Make a unique wooden decoration that’s full of character and perfect as a handmade gift.

Workshop Time: 10:00am-1:00pm

This special Easter workshop celebrates the joy of simple, mindful craftsmanship and offers a calm, screen-free way to slow down and make something playful and personal. You’ll shape natural wood into a charming Easter bunny, creating a unique decorative piece that reflects time, care and creativity.

Starting with a lime wood blank, you’ll carve an Easter bunny in just a few hours using nothing but a knife. You’ll explore character-building techniques to shape ears, facial features and form. Guided step by step by our expert tutor, you’ll develop essential knife skills and learn to work safely and confidently with wood.

You’ll leave the workshop with a beautifully finished wooden bunny – a distinctive Easter decoration or a thoughtful handmade gift, full of character and charm.

What you’ll learn:

• How to create a relief carving using soft lime wood
• Confident, safe knife work
• Techniques for adding character and detail

Who’s this workshop for?
Suitable for adults aged 18+ who enjoy hands-on making, traditional crafts or learning practical skills. No prior experience needed. This workshop is particularly suited to those curious about woodwork without the use of machinery.

Materials and requirements
All materials and tools are provided, including green wood logs, carving axes and knives and safety equipment. Carving tools may also be available to purchase after the session. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes for safety.

Green Woodcarving Workshop Series

You may wish to take another workshop in our welcoming series taking place in Spring 2026. Other upcoming workshops include:

• Woodcarving for Beginners (Stage 1): Sculpting Spatulas – Saturday, 7 February 2026, 10:00am-1:00pm (Half Day)
• Woodcarving Valentine’s for Beginners – Friday, 13 February 2026, 6:30pm-9:30pm (Half Day)
• Woodcarving Spoons: Upper Beginners to Intermediate Learners (Stage 2) – Saturday, 2 May 2026, 10:00am-5:00pm (Full Day)
• Woodcarving Bowls: Upper Intermediate Learners (Stage 3) – Saturday, 23 May 2026, 10:00am-5:00pm (Full Day)

Across the series, you’ll discover the satisfaction of shaping fresh, living wood by hand using simple tools and low-impact processes. Green woodcarving has deep roots in the UK, from rural spoon carving and tool-making to decorative architectural details. Before industrial machinery, it was a practical, everyday skill, valued for its responsiveness, strength and minimal waste.

Each workshop builds confidence and technique, helping you learn to read the grain, use tools safely and understand how wood behaves as it dries. Together, the series offers a rewarding pathway into traditional British woodcraft and sustainable making.

About the tutor

Simon Whitehead is a green wood carver and the leader of The Richmond Spoon Club, known for his clear, patient approach and supportive teaching style.

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