Spoon carving

A few interesting links
I have always thought that a spoon is a great thing to make as an introduction to wood carving.
Mostly whittled its a great opportunity to get intimate with the wood, understand grain, and learn basic cuts and use of tools..

http://www.spooncarving.org.uk

http://www.bodgers.org.uk/bb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=357

http://www.normsartorius.com/