Discover woodworking and make your own chopsticks

Take part in a woodworking workshop led by the team at Yes Make. This session is a great opportunity to learn the basics of woodworking.

The workshop starts with an introduction to Yes Make, a sustainable craft space, and your teacher for the day. 

Firstly you will leant about the materials and tools you'll be working with, all the wood used at Yes Make is reclaimed from across London, for this workshop you will be using reclaimed mahogany from Smithfield Market. The origin of the wood used in each workshop is always shared, giving you a deeper appreciation of the materials.

With the basics covered, it's time to start making your chopsticks. You'll make four sets, with the team on hand to offer advice and demonstrate techniques for shaping and refining your pieces.

Finally, you'll focus on finishing your chopsticks, learning how to sand and polish them for a smooth finish.

In the end, you'll have new skills and a set of handmade chopsticks to take home!