About Us

It was back in 1969 that Thomas The Woodcarver made his first ever lovespoon in an attempt to save himself having to buy an engagement ring, he used the lovespoon to propose and from that year on decided to carve a lovespoon for every year that he was married. Throughout the years the lovespoons have taken many forms and have acted as a diary recording events both personal to the family as well as national events and those from around the world. Each lovespoon holds its own message and theme.

Built in 1973 and situated near the beautiful coastal resort of Tenby,
The Lovespoon Workshop has been open to the public since 1975. Initially the workshop was a room at the end of our house. Over the years we have expanded and developed our business. From the beginning it has always been important to us to use wood from sustainable sources. Over the years we have recycled wood from Bournemouth Pier, mothballed power stations and an old garden shed.

Today our workshop consists of a machine room, a timber store, a gallery, a presentation room and a shop. Visitors are invited to view the lovespoons on show and listen to Thomas The Woodacaver talking about his collection.

During 2006 Thomas The Woodcarver and his son son David attempted to make the longest lovespoon in the world from one piece of wood. Their first task was to choose a suitable piece of wood. David chose a piece of oak which originated from the Gwaun Valley.

The theme of the spoon is life’s journey. It consisits of eight panels that are connected by seven links. The first panel is carved with a compass and a heart stating "You are here" which poses the question "Where are you on your journey in life?’’. A chalice overflows throughout the spoon, shown by tiny droplets that collect into the well of eternal life.