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.

Directions and Location:

Registered individuals will receive location details, driving directions, weather forecast details and other info in an event-reminder email a few days prior to the event. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive an email from NW Natura within 3 days of the event.

Email nwnatura@gmail.com with concerns or to get on a waitlist.

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