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Everyone is the maker
of their own happiness
and spoon carving just makes me happy
Welcome
This website is all about greenwood!
You're in the right place if you're looking for a hand-carved wooden spoon or bowl.
If you want to get hands-on and come home with your own masterpiece,
you are more than welcome to join one of the courses.Note that greenwoodworking can be highly addictive.
Feel free to browse the site, so you can get to know me a little bit.
And who knows, maybe we'll see each other soon.
You can follow my adventures up close on Instagram.
About me
Hello, I'm Nico and I live near the beautiful city of Bruges.
In the shadow of the historic Abbey of Male,
I carve wooden spoons and bowls.
From wandering through the job market to becoming a spoon carver and a arborist with a mission.
It all started with my job as an educator. There, I used nature as a medium to work with different groups. From climbing trees, making fires to building camps. We created and learned to trust in and with our hands.
The craftsmanship, outdoor work, and the inseparable connection between people, nature, and history. These were the elements that reignited my passion for creating things.
Working with a beautiful and sustainable material like wood
brought me back to the essence.
As a spoon carver, you work together with and in nature.
Respect and care are central to this.
My passion for wood sparked my interest in tree care. For me, it is an honor to care for these old giants. So, in addition to being a spoon carver, I am also a arborist,
a logical and perfect combination for me.
What is more beautiful than creating something from a valuable material like wood? It gives me a happy and fulfilled feeling. A piece of handmade happiness that I like to share with others.
My greenwood adventure started in 2017 on vacation in Norway.
In 2019, it received a huge boost at Spoonfest.
Over the past years, I have improved my skills through carving.
In addition, I have shared my experiences with spoon carvers both in and outside the country, and I learn something new with every new spoon.
Carving spoons is a bit like coming home to yourself.
Handmade happiness is not only my business name but also my life motto, and I hope to radiate that as well.
Currently, I am passionate about greenwood and spoons. And that's likely to remain the case for quite some time.
In 2021, I received the Young Makers Award, organized by Handmade in Brugge and Turbo. To inspire the next generation, Klaas De Buysser created a video in which I had the opportunity to share my story and reflect on my experiences from the past year.
In 2024, I received the Handmade in Brugge label, which supports and promotes local craftsmanship. It highlights craftsmanship, creativity, and the production of unique, sustainable products by local makers.
In 2025, I have the opportunity to further professionalize myself abroad thanks to the Sofina Boël Grant, which provides Support for Talented Young Craft Workers in Traditional Trades. Over the next two years, I will visit various craftsmen abroad to further develop my skills on the polelathe.
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