Green Wood Shrink Boxes

Shrink boxes are a fun and easy way to create your own wooden containers using green wood sides and dry wood bottoms. Though they are called boxes most are round. The process is very simple: Hollow out a branch, cut a slot in the bottom of the cylinder and snap in a bottom piece. The green wood dries and shrinks around the dry bottom locking it in place. With a tight fitting lid shrink boxes have traditionally been used to store salt, spices and other valuables.

We will use traditional tools to hollow out branches and cut slots for the bottoms. Previous carving experience isn’t necessary but it is helpful.

Class meets from 9am – 5pm with a 1 hour break.

Registration Includes

All materials and supplies provided. We will try and make sure everyone leaves with properly sharp tools.

You should bring…

Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting full of wood chips and closed toed shoes. Bring a carving knife and other carving tools you may have. The rest of the materials and tools will be provided.

Skill Level

Previous carving experience isn’t necessary but it is helpful.

Best for Ages…

15 and older