Woodcarving with Yo Takimoto at the Tortoise General Store

January 8, 2012

Earlier today, I headed to the Tortoise General Store to attend their woodcarving class. Clear skies, low 70′s with just the right breeze—it was the perfect way to end the long week. Over the course of 3-hours, I learned the basics of woodcarving from Yo Takimoto, a master woodcarver from Yokohama. The guy next to me made a spoon. And I ended up making what looked like a flipper-less sea lion. Throughout the workshop, Yo reminded us that there were, “No rules. Just follow your heart”.

Yeah, it was that kind of weekend.

To book a class, visit tortoisegeneralstore.com. Seats fill quickly, so book early.

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