Hashi, the Japanese word for chopsticks, are an essential part of dining across Asia, designed for precision and balance. Unlike Western utensils, chopsticks encourage a more mindful eating experience, requiring dexterity and a connection to the food. Their form is simple yet elegant, with variations in shape and material reflecting regional traditions and culinary uses.
This hands-on workshop offers an introduction to carving through the making of a personal set of chopsticks. Participants will work with wood and straight carving blades while learning traditional proportions, shaping techniques, and finishing methods. Through careful handwork and repetition, the workshop invites participants to slow down and experience the quiet satisfaction of transforming raw wood into a functional and personal kitchen tool.
Wood and carving tools will be provided.
2026-2027 Schedule
Dates
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Friday, April 30, 2027
Time
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Price
- $90
Material Fee
- $15 (cash payable to the instructor)
- Participants, please bring an apron and/or wear old clothes
Location
- Oki Education Center
Meet Your Instructor
Ashley Look is the wooden spoon carver behind Of Grain and Grain. She’s been an avid woodcarver for 8+ years and committed to the craft after discovering the profound pleasure of creating something by hand. When she’s not helping others get more out of life’s simple pleasures, she’s enjoying the taste of adventure, sailing as a chef for the tall ship community. She splits her time between land and sea and has found no better joy than sipping fresh coffee in the morning sunshine with a piece of wood and knife in hand.
