Start date: Saturday, January 10 2026.

Schedule:

 Saturday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM ,

 January 10, 2026 ,

 Metal shop ,

 Saturday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM ,

 January 17, 2026 ,

 Metal shop ,

Location: Metal shop (Create Makerspace) | #1-39449 Queens Way, Squamish, BC, V8B0R5

Description:

Create your very own straight bladed carving knife under the expert guidance of Squamish Nation carver and tool maker Matthew Cole. Participants will make and hone the blade in the metal shop from steel. Next comes the handle, which you will make from yellow cedar. The final step is to assemble the two components together and put the finishing touches on your bespoke carving knife. This tool is the foundation of any wood carvers tool box and will be a treasured possession that can be passed down through generations. Matthew is a Capilano-based artist and blade smith known for his traditional carvings, native drawings, and other artworks, including paddles and masks.

The following workshop in this series is wood relief carving - a perfect opportunity to gain skills with your freshly minted carving knife.

Available spots: Full

Price: $102.00 Taxes not included

Prerequisites: None

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