Enchanted Woodworking: Wand Carving Workshop

Sunday October 19th, 2025
1pm to ~6:30pm
Chuckanut Center
Bellingham, WA

Join us for a day of whimsical woodworking in this half-day course co-led by Jazmen Yoder (Northwest Natura) and experienced carver, Mike B. (The Dry Troll).

What to Expect

• Learn the lore of trees, and their magical properties and symbolism.

• Select a stick from an offering of various magical plants provided to participants:

  • Select a species to work with - choose your wood

• Learn carving techniques, detail work, and knife safety

• Handcraft your own uniquely wand from start to finish

• Option to wrap with metal wire, add colorful dyes, decorative knot-work, and/or carve sigils to personalize and enchant the wand in the final portion of the course.

What to bring:

• Wear something comfortable

• Snacks/lunch and water

• Your own knife, knife set, and/or carving tools (optional. Knives will be provided)

• Notebook and pen (optional)

• Additional decor for your wand (optional. Multiple colors of dye will be provided)

  • Other decor could be things such as:

    • Small crystals, rhinestones, ribbon, wire, glitter, cordage for knot-work etc.

After signing up:

You will receive a receipt of payment. Registered individuals will receive location details, driving directions, weather forecast details and other info in an event-reminder email 3-4 days prior to the event. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive this email. Reach out if you do not find an email. There have been frequent issues with Gmail not delivering to Hotmail, Live, and MSN email addresses. Email Jazmen with concerns or to get on a waitlist: nwnatura@gmail.com

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Tiered Pricing is available