Basic Woodcarving

Using basic tools and techniques, learn hand-held carving, including shaping, detailing and whittling. Understand basic approaches to full round and relief mode, paving the way to create decorative elements for furniture and small sculptural objects. Choose a small project to finish in the workshop or at home.

Bring your own tools (see below) or purchase a kit and wood in class.

Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers

Course Number

AW388

Class Size

8

Age Range

17+, teens with instructor's permission

Skill Level

Beginner

Prerequisite

None

Before entering the wood shop, read about SAFETY.

Materials

If you have the following kinds of wood, you may bring them to class to carve:

  • bass wood
  • poplar
  • mahogany
  • cedar

Otherwise, we will provide pieces in class for a fee.

If you have your own woodcarving tools(basic carving knife, 3 blades), bring them to class. We will cover sharpening, and you can sharpen your own tools. If you do not have your own tools, we will provide them in class and make them available for purchase if you wish.

Find out more about where to buy supplies.

Instructor, Schedule, and Cost

Instructor: Peter Thibeault

Section 1: 2 Sundays, 10am–2pm
1F: Sept 11 & 18, 2011

$100
Plus $20 materials fee payable at first class

 

Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers members are eligible for 10% discount

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