An artisanal workshop looks to spark a love for an ancient craft that is as meditative as it is creative
Participants whittle at a previous session. Pics Courtesy/Vagabond Experiences
Even before the first man put his hand prints on the walls of Cueva de las manos in Santa Cruz, Argentina, humanity has been creating. From the spears for hunting to basic tools, they were carved by simply shaping wood using rocks.
A few of the crafted works
“Whittling is probably among the earliest art forms. Back in the Stone Age, people would whittle to pass time during their long hunts,” shares Elton Dmello, CEO and partner, Vagabond Experiences. This Sunday, Dmello and artisan Nitish Bhaskaran, will host a workshop that will return to the roots of this very intuitive craft.
Elton Dmello
Dmello experienced it himself when he stumbled upon a workshop a few years ago. “This [craft] allowed me to work with my hands. The experience is very meditative,” he admits. With a focus to offer the experience to beginners, the venue will offer participants a handcrafted knife for the whittling experience, a block of softwood and protective gloves. “It is an experience that seeks to tap into your own inner craftsman,” shares Dmello.
On April 27; 4 pm
At Dadar Social, Kohinoor Square, NC Kelkar Road, Dadar West.
Log on to vagabondexperiences.com
Cost Rs 2,250 (including equipment)
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