Spoontown
Carving out a community in the Sticks

Just a small selection of the amazing short courses available this year. Courses go on sale TODAY, 24/05, 7pm BST.
Limited Pretown tickets still available for all kinds of printing fun with Diana Brook and Lee John Phillips and Spooncarving and more, in 7 Clear Steps with Jan Harm ter Brugge
Full timetable has been sent to all current ticket holders.
#spooncarving
#spoontown

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #2
94 days to go…
Short courses are going live at the end of May!

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #2
94 days to go…
Short courses are going live at the end of May!

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #2
94 days to go…
Short courses are going live at the end of May!

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #2
94 days to go…
Short courses are going live at the end of May!

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #2
94 days to go…
Short courses are going live at the end of May!

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #2
94 days to go…
Short courses are going live at the end of May!

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #2
94 days to go…
Short courses are going live at the end of May!

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #2
94 days to go…
Short courses are going live at the end of May!

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #2
94 days to go…
Short courses are going live at the end of May!

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #1
This year marks year 5 of Spoontown! I interviewed the founder @jillswan10 to understand the festival and the effect it’s had on her life.
1. Looking back over the past 5 years, what moment made you feel like the festival truly arrived?
Jill “The first time we were at @knowler_events which was year two, when we’re taking the group photograph at the end of the festival.I just wanted to cry. It was such a fantastic photograph and I’ve had it blown up and put on the wall at home. It reflects how much people enjoy the festival and I’m so grateful for that. “ see photos (1-3)
2.What’s something about running a festival like this that would surprise most people?
“I don’t know if people realise the depth of the mental load that is on the person running the festival. I’ve got some fantastic lieutenants who help me beyond belief.The stress however is ultimately down to me and it does give me sleepless nights and makes me nervous for months beforehand. Having said that, the deep deep joy of seeing people enjoying themselves, the smiles on their faces is just fantastic.I love to watch people in their classes laughing with the teachers and just having a great time learning and the satisfaction that comes when learning something. That’s what makes it all worth it.”
3. What inspired you to create this festival and how has the wood working community helped you found it?
“I was inspired to create the festival during lockdown. I think the loneliness that many of us suffered made me wonder how I could get people together in my area without having to travel, as the travel ban’s were everywhere. And I just decided to do it. The green woodwork community have been absolutely fantastic. People have travelled a long way to come and teach at the festival and I’m honoured and deeply touched to have such great great talent. It’s the volunteers and kindness of everybody that is the beating heart of Spoontown. I think the kindness resonates with people and creates a community I’m truely proud to be part of. “
Photo credits to the brilliant @wink.noam. Thank you so much.

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #1
This year marks year 5 of Spoontown! I interviewed the founder @jillswan10 to understand the festival and the effect it’s had on her life.
1. Looking back over the past 5 years, what moment made you feel like the festival truly arrived?
Jill “The first time we were at @knowler_events which was year two, when we’re taking the group photograph at the end of the festival.I just wanted to cry. It was such a fantastic photograph and I’ve had it blown up and put on the wall at home. It reflects how much people enjoy the festival and I’m so grateful for that. “ see photos (1-3)
2.What’s something about running a festival like this that would surprise most people?
“I don’t know if people realise the depth of the mental load that is on the person running the festival. I’ve got some fantastic lieutenants who help me beyond belief.The stress however is ultimately down to me and it does give me sleepless nights and makes me nervous for months beforehand. Having said that, the deep deep joy of seeing people enjoying themselves, the smiles on their faces is just fantastic.I love to watch people in their classes laughing with the teachers and just having a great time learning and the satisfaction that comes when learning something. That’s what makes it all worth it.”
3. What inspired you to create this festival and how has the wood working community helped you found it?
“I was inspired to create the festival during lockdown. I think the loneliness that many of us suffered made me wonder how I could get people together in my area without having to travel, as the travel ban’s were everywhere. And I just decided to do it. The green woodwork community have been absolutely fantastic. People have travelled a long way to come and teach at the festival and I’m honoured and deeply touched to have such great great talent. It’s the volunteers and kindness of everybody that is the beating heart of Spoontown. I think the kindness resonates with people and creates a community I’m truely proud to be part of. “
Photo credits to the brilliant @wink.noam. Thank you so much.

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #1
This year marks year 5 of Spoontown! I interviewed the founder @jillswan10 to understand the festival and the effect it’s had on her life.
1. Looking back over the past 5 years, what moment made you feel like the festival truly arrived?
Jill “The first time we were at @knowler_events which was year two, when we’re taking the group photograph at the end of the festival.I just wanted to cry. It was such a fantastic photograph and I’ve had it blown up and put on the wall at home. It reflects how much people enjoy the festival and I’m so grateful for that. “ see photos (1-3)
2.What’s something about running a festival like this that would surprise most people?
“I don’t know if people realise the depth of the mental load that is on the person running the festival. I’ve got some fantastic lieutenants who help me beyond belief.The stress however is ultimately down to me and it does give me sleepless nights and makes me nervous for months beforehand. Having said that, the deep deep joy of seeing people enjoying themselves, the smiles on their faces is just fantastic.I love to watch people in their classes laughing with the teachers and just having a great time learning and the satisfaction that comes when learning something. That’s what makes it all worth it.”
3. What inspired you to create this festival and how has the wood working community helped you found it?
“I was inspired to create the festival during lockdown. I think the loneliness that many of us suffered made me wonder how I could get people together in my area without having to travel, as the travel ban’s were everywhere. And I just decided to do it. The green woodwork community have been absolutely fantastic. People have travelled a long way to come and teach at the festival and I’m honoured and deeply touched to have such great great talent. It’s the volunteers and kindness of everybody that is the beating heart of Spoontown. I think the kindness resonates with people and creates a community I’m truely proud to be part of. “
Photo credits to the brilliant @wink.noam. Thank you so much.

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #1
This year marks year 5 of Spoontown! I interviewed the founder @jillswan10 to understand the festival and the effect it’s had on her life.
1. Looking back over the past 5 years, what moment made you feel like the festival truly arrived?
Jill “The first time we were at @knowler_events which was year two, when we’re taking the group photograph at the end of the festival.I just wanted to cry. It was such a fantastic photograph and I’ve had it blown up and put on the wall at home. It reflects how much people enjoy the festival and I’m so grateful for that. “ see photos (1-3)
2.What’s something about running a festival like this that would surprise most people?
“I don’t know if people realise the depth of the mental load that is on the person running the festival. I’ve got some fantastic lieutenants who help me beyond belief.The stress however is ultimately down to me and it does give me sleepless nights and makes me nervous for months beforehand. Having said that, the deep deep joy of seeing people enjoying themselves, the smiles on their faces is just fantastic.I love to watch people in their classes laughing with the teachers and just having a great time learning and the satisfaction that comes when learning something. That’s what makes it all worth it.”
3. What inspired you to create this festival and how has the wood working community helped you found it?
“I was inspired to create the festival during lockdown. I think the loneliness that many of us suffered made me wonder how I could get people together in my area without having to travel, as the travel ban’s were everywhere. And I just decided to do it. The green woodwork community have been absolutely fantastic. People have travelled a long way to come and teach at the festival and I’m honoured and deeply touched to have such great great talent. It’s the volunteers and kindness of everybody that is the beating heart of Spoontown. I think the kindness resonates with people and creates a community I’m truely proud to be part of. “
Photo credits to the brilliant @wink.noam. Thank you so much.

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #1
This year marks year 5 of Spoontown! I interviewed the founder @jillswan10 to understand the festival and the effect it’s had on her life.
1. Looking back over the past 5 years, what moment made you feel like the festival truly arrived?
Jill “The first time we were at @knowler_events which was year two, when we’re taking the group photograph at the end of the festival.I just wanted to cry. It was such a fantastic photograph and I’ve had it blown up and put on the wall at home. It reflects how much people enjoy the festival and I’m so grateful for that. “ see photos (1-3)
2.What’s something about running a festival like this that would surprise most people?
“I don’t know if people realise the depth of the mental load that is on the person running the festival. I’ve got some fantastic lieutenants who help me beyond belief.The stress however is ultimately down to me and it does give me sleepless nights and makes me nervous for months beforehand. Having said that, the deep deep joy of seeing people enjoying themselves, the smiles on their faces is just fantastic.I love to watch people in their classes laughing with the teachers and just having a great time learning and the satisfaction that comes when learning something. That’s what makes it all worth it.”
3. What inspired you to create this festival and how has the wood working community helped you found it?
“I was inspired to create the festival during lockdown. I think the loneliness that many of us suffered made me wonder how I could get people together in my area without having to travel, as the travel ban’s were everywhere. And I just decided to do it. The green woodwork community have been absolutely fantastic. People have travelled a long way to come and teach at the festival and I’m honoured and deeply touched to have such great great talent. It’s the volunteers and kindness of everybody that is the beating heart of Spoontown. I think the kindness resonates with people and creates a community I’m truely proud to be part of. “
Photo credits to the brilliant @wink.noam. Thank you so much.

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #1
This year marks year 5 of Spoontown! I interviewed the founder @jillswan10 to understand the festival and the effect it’s had on her life.
1. Looking back over the past 5 years, what moment made you feel like the festival truly arrived?
Jill “The first time we were at @knowler_events which was year two, when we’re taking the group photograph at the end of the festival.I just wanted to cry. It was such a fantastic photograph and I’ve had it blown up and put on the wall at home. It reflects how much people enjoy the festival and I’m so grateful for that. “ see photos (1-3)
2.What’s something about running a festival like this that would surprise most people?
“I don’t know if people realise the depth of the mental load that is on the person running the festival. I’ve got some fantastic lieutenants who help me beyond belief.The stress however is ultimately down to me and it does give me sleepless nights and makes me nervous for months beforehand. Having said that, the deep deep joy of seeing people enjoying themselves, the smiles on their faces is just fantastic.I love to watch people in their classes laughing with the teachers and just having a great time learning and the satisfaction that comes when learning something. That’s what makes it all worth it.”
3. What inspired you to create this festival and how has the wood working community helped you found it?
“I was inspired to create the festival during lockdown. I think the loneliness that many of us suffered made me wonder how I could get people together in my area without having to travel, as the travel ban’s were everywhere. And I just decided to do it. The green woodwork community have been absolutely fantastic. People have travelled a long way to come and teach at the festival and I’m honoured and deeply touched to have such great great talent. It’s the volunteers and kindness of everybody that is the beating heart of Spoontown. I think the kindness resonates with people and creates a community I’m truely proud to be part of. “
Photo credits to the brilliant @wink.noam. Thank you so much.

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #1
This year marks year 5 of Spoontown! I interviewed the founder @jillswan10 to understand the festival and the effect it’s had on her life.
1. Looking back over the past 5 years, what moment made you feel like the festival truly arrived?
Jill “The first time we were at @knowler_events which was year two, when we’re taking the group photograph at the end of the festival.I just wanted to cry. It was such a fantastic photograph and I’ve had it blown up and put on the wall at home. It reflects how much people enjoy the festival and I’m so grateful for that. “ see photos (1-3)
2.What’s something about running a festival like this that would surprise most people?
“I don’t know if people realise the depth of the mental load that is on the person running the festival. I’ve got some fantastic lieutenants who help me beyond belief.The stress however is ultimately down to me and it does give me sleepless nights and makes me nervous for months beforehand. Having said that, the deep deep joy of seeing people enjoying themselves, the smiles on their faces is just fantastic.I love to watch people in their classes laughing with the teachers and just having a great time learning and the satisfaction that comes when learning something. That’s what makes it all worth it.”
3. What inspired you to create this festival and how has the wood working community helped you found it?
“I was inspired to create the festival during lockdown. I think the loneliness that many of us suffered made me wonder how I could get people together in my area without having to travel, as the travel ban’s were everywhere. And I just decided to do it. The green woodwork community have been absolutely fantastic. People have travelled a long way to come and teach at the festival and I’m honoured and deeply touched to have such great great talent. It’s the volunteers and kindness of everybody that is the beating heart of Spoontown. I think the kindness resonates with people and creates a community I’m truely proud to be part of. “
Photo credits to the brilliant @wink.noam. Thank you so much.

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #1
This year marks year 5 of Spoontown! I interviewed the founder @jillswan10 to understand the festival and the effect it’s had on her life.
1. Looking back over the past 5 years, what moment made you feel like the festival truly arrived?
Jill “The first time we were at @knowler_events which was year two, when we’re taking the group photograph at the end of the festival.I just wanted to cry. It was such a fantastic photograph and I’ve had it blown up and put on the wall at home. It reflects how much people enjoy the festival and I’m so grateful for that. “ see photos (1-3)
2.What’s something about running a festival like this that would surprise most people?
“I don’t know if people realise the depth of the mental load that is on the person running the festival. I’ve got some fantastic lieutenants who help me beyond belief.The stress however is ultimately down to me and it does give me sleepless nights and makes me nervous for months beforehand. Having said that, the deep deep joy of seeing people enjoying themselves, the smiles on their faces is just fantastic.I love to watch people in their classes laughing with the teachers and just having a great time learning and the satisfaction that comes when learning something. That’s what makes it all worth it.”
3. What inspired you to create this festival and how has the wood working community helped you found it?
“I was inspired to create the festival during lockdown. I think the loneliness that many of us suffered made me wonder how I could get people together in my area without having to travel, as the travel ban’s were everywhere. And I just decided to do it. The green woodwork community have been absolutely fantastic. People have travelled a long way to come and teach at the festival and I’m honoured and deeply touched to have such great great talent. It’s the volunteers and kindness of everybody that is the beating heart of Spoontown. I think the kindness resonates with people and creates a community I’m truely proud to be part of. “
Photo credits to the brilliant @wink.noam. Thank you so much.

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #1
This year marks year 5 of Spoontown! I interviewed the founder @jillswan10 to understand the festival and the effect it’s had on her life.
1. Looking back over the past 5 years, what moment made you feel like the festival truly arrived?
Jill “The first time we were at @knowler_events which was year two, when we’re taking the group photograph at the end of the festival.I just wanted to cry. It was such a fantastic photograph and I’ve had it blown up and put on the wall at home. It reflects how much people enjoy the festival and I’m so grateful for that. “ see photos (1-3)
2.What’s something about running a festival like this that would surprise most people?
“I don’t know if people realise the depth of the mental load that is on the person running the festival. I’ve got some fantastic lieutenants who help me beyond belief.The stress however is ultimately down to me and it does give me sleepless nights and makes me nervous for months beforehand. Having said that, the deep deep joy of seeing people enjoying themselves, the smiles on their faces is just fantastic.I love to watch people in their classes laughing with the teachers and just having a great time learning and the satisfaction that comes when learning something. That’s what makes it all worth it.”
3. What inspired you to create this festival and how has the wood working community helped you found it?
“I was inspired to create the festival during lockdown. I think the loneliness that many of us suffered made me wonder how I could get people together in my area without having to travel, as the travel ban’s were everywhere. And I just decided to do it. The green woodwork community have been absolutely fantastic. People have travelled a long way to come and teach at the festival and I’m honoured and deeply touched to have such great great talent. It’s the volunteers and kindness of everybody that is the beating heart of Spoontown. I think the kindness resonates with people and creates a community I’m truely proud to be part of. “
Photo credits to the brilliant @wink.noam. Thank you so much.

SPOONTOWN ARCHIVES #1
This year marks year 5 of Spoontown! I interviewed the founder @jillswan10 to understand the festival and the effect it’s had on her life.
1. Looking back over the past 5 years, what moment made you feel like the festival truly arrived?
Jill “The first time we were at @knowler_events which was year two, when we’re taking the group photograph at the end of the festival.I just wanted to cry. It was such a fantastic photograph and I’ve had it blown up and put on the wall at home. It reflects how much people enjoy the festival and I’m so grateful for that. “ see photos (1-3)
2.What’s something about running a festival like this that would surprise most people?
“I don’t know if people realise the depth of the mental load that is on the person running the festival. I’ve got some fantastic lieutenants who help me beyond belief.The stress however is ultimately down to me and it does give me sleepless nights and makes me nervous for months beforehand. Having said that, the deep deep joy of seeing people enjoying themselves, the smiles on their faces is just fantastic.I love to watch people in their classes laughing with the teachers and just having a great time learning and the satisfaction that comes when learning something. That’s what makes it all worth it.”
3. What inspired you to create this festival and how has the wood working community helped you found it?
“I was inspired to create the festival during lockdown. I think the loneliness that many of us suffered made me wonder how I could get people together in my area without having to travel, as the travel ban’s were everywhere. And I just decided to do it. The green woodwork community have been absolutely fantastic. People have travelled a long way to come and teach at the festival and I’m honoured and deeply touched to have such great great talent. It’s the volunteers and kindness of everybody that is the beating heart of Spoontown. I think the kindness resonates with people and creates a community I’m truely proud to be part of. “
Photo credits to the brilliant @wink.noam. Thank you so much.
This year we welcome back @bornandbraisedfoodtruck for the food and @knowler_farm_coffee
The tutor lineup for PreTown !
@martin_rutherford_ @mr_the_creature @spooncarver @samuelalexandershapes @nic_westermann @woodmungler @dianarbrook @handgemaakt.geluk @schorsch555
TICKET ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
You can find your tickets at https://spoon.town or the link in the bio !
Tickets go on sale at 18:00 GMT this Sunday on 22nd February 2026
When is the main Spoontown event?
#Spoontown #Spoontown2026 #ExperienceDays #BeginnersSpoonCarving #Sloyd #Make #CampingAndCraft #WhatsOnInKent #Folkestone #Canterbury #EastKent #MakersGonnaMake #SpoonCarving #Festival #SpoonCarvingFestival
What is Pretown
#Spoontown #Spoontown2026 #ExperienceDays #BeginnersSpoonCarving #Sloyd #Make #CampingAndCraft #WhatsOnInKent #Folkestone #Canterbury #EastKent #MakersGonnaMake #SpoonCarving #Festival #SpoonCarvingFestival
Where is Spoontown?
#Spoontown #Spoontown2026 #ExperienceDays #BeginnersSpoonCarving #Sloyd #Make #CampingAndCraft #WhatsOnInKent #Folkestone #Canterbury #EastKent #MakersGonnaMake #SpoonCarving #Festival #SpoonCarvingFestival
When is spoontown?
#Spoontown #Spoontown2026 #ExperienceDays #BeginnersSpoonCarving #Sloyd #Make #CampingAndCraft #WhatsOnInKent #Folkestone #Canterbury #EastKent #MakersGonnaMake #SpoonCarving #Festival #SpoonCarvingFestival
Hey Spoontownies it’s that time of year again where we start to let you know about our 5th birthday (there may be cake), we thought we would start these first few posts by answering some questions.
What is Spoontown?
#Spoontown #Spoontown2026 #ExperienceDays #BeginnersSpoonCarving #Sloyd #Make #CampingAndCraft #WhatsOnInKent #Folkestone #Canterbury #EastKent #MakersGonnaMake #SpoonCarving #Festival #SpoonCarvingFestival
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