Comments on: Barn the Spoon, Spoon Carver

By: ralph hentall

ralph hentall — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:01:02 +0000

I have known Barn for long years. A genuine country craftsman. Strange somehow to see him in the City The wood is not a commodity to him, It’s a friend. Say hello if passing. Hope my vibes reach him now and again. Blessings Barn. Pal Ralph.

By: Dan Fadness

Dan Fadness — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 02:12:00 +0000

I just decided to try to make a spoon and ran onto your website . I am REALLY impressed with what you can do with a hatchet . Keep up the good work and I hope to touch base with you once in a while . I live in Salmon , Idaho ,USA and have whittled for over 60 years . I still can’t figure how I never came onto a spoon before . Most of my work involves carving wild animals . Take care and keep up the good work . Dan

By: Nancy Clark

Nancy Clark — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 10:04:07 +0000

Following my fathers paternal family line back from London to Northamptonshire, to the small village of Kings Cliffe – once known as the wooden spoon village. Their wares were dispersed around the country via the tinkers who called in to collect, and then moved on. His maternal line lived around Spitalfields and Bethnal Green. So it was lovely to read and watch the video clip of Barn whittling his spoon.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 10:38:43 +0000

Just heard Barney on ‘Midweek, Radio 4’. SO inspiring and refreshing an attitude. I was desperate to see what he and Libby were looking at… beautiful ! The studio looks like a beautiful cocoon… I can imagine the scent and sense of wood is ingrained (sorry)!

By: the gentle author

the gentle author — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:49:37 +0000

In reply to Kay. Kay, Barn charges £15 for most of his spoons.

By: Kay

Kay — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:32:16 +0000

Bran, I loved the video demonstration. I understand having a favorite wooden spoon! I will be in London in May and would love to purchase one of your spoons. Could you please give me a price range, so I will be prepared!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:37:47 +0000

Hi Barn, I bought one of your spoons when you were carving them in Bristol near the museum, about a year ago, I think you said it’s elm, but I can’t remember exactly … I use it every day when cooking my porridge (!) and have just signed up for a spoon whittling course. Lovely to read your website, good luck with your projects.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:20:57 +0000

Coming to London in May…gotta visit Barn! Beautiful work.

By: Phill Adams

Phill Adams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:40:52 +0000

I’m reading this in Cyprus and wishing i could pay Barn a visit. What fabulous products..I wonder if mail-order purchasing is possible?

By: Maarten

Maarten — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:16:26 +0000

Beautiful post, beautiful character and a truly inspirational story. Thanks for the share!

Novice spoonmaker

Maarten