Register now for GreenWood Wrights’Fest hosted Fri, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 19, for a relaxing weekend of carving and camaraderie in Pittsboro, NC. GreenWood Wrights’Fest is a semi-annual gathering of spoon carvers, bowl turners, chair makers, basket weavers, and toolsmiths united by a passion for crafting with traditional methods. The main festival features formal classes taught by renowned instructors, while additional gatherings foster casual collaboration and community building.

Learn new skills and techniques to enhance your greenwood craftsmanship at The Plant. Bring your hammock and best camping recipe, and prepare to make some memories! The festival offers both beginner and advanced workshops on carving spoons, as well as numerous other areas of green woodworking. Shorter classes for kids ages 10-14 will be offered on basic knife skills. The festival also features demonstrations that explore the history and culture of green woodworking, tree identification, splint harvesting, tool sharpening, and lathe turning.

Basic facilities are provided, but please note that this is a camping environment. Check the website for a list of recommended items to bring. Instructors’ wares are sold in Cara’s GreenWood Marketplace; attendees are welcome to sell and trade on their own or may apply to be in the Marketplace.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is there a fee to attend?

It’s free to visit The Plant and explore the lovely hand-carved objects sold at Cara’s GreenWood Marketplace. Roy Underhill and others will provide some demonstrations for the public throughout the weekend. Access to all other demonstrations, workshops, and camping requires a ticket, which you can purchase here.

I’m new to carving. Can I still attend? 
Of course! Workshops and activities are designed to accommodate people of all skill levels. GreenWood Wrights’Fest will have a designated old-timer to keep an eye on you and answer your whittling questions.

What do I need to bring?
You, camping gear, and any tools you want to use while you’re there. Don’t forget to bring your wallet for the craft and tool market.