Register now for GreenWood Wrights’Fest Fri, Oct 11 – Sun, Oct 13, 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 tool smiths united by a passion for crafting by traditional methods. The main festival offers formal classes taught by recognizable names, while additional gatherings welcome casual collaboration and community building.

Learn new skills and techniques to enhance your greenwood craftsmanship on the sprawling 50-acre Shakori Hills Community Arts Center farmlands. Bring your hammock and best camping recipe, and prepare to make some memories! The festival hosts both beginner and advanced workshops on carving spoons as well as many other areas of green woodworking. Shorter classes for kids ages 10-14 will be offered on basic knife skills. The festival also includes demonstrations exploring the history and culture of green woodworking, tree identification, splint harvesting, tool sharpening, and lathe turning.

Basic facilities are provided, but this is a camping environment. Check the website for a list of recommended items to bring. Attendees can bring wares to sell or trade at Cara’s GreenWood MaCara’sace. Buy your tickets here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.

What are the facilities like?
Shakori Hills is an outdoor venue with designated camping areas. Showers, clean drinking water, fire pits, and port-a-potties will be available throughout the event.