Comprehensive Carving

Number of sessions: 3
Course Fee: $35

Prerequisites: none
   or equivalent experience.

Materials: Wood and tools will be supplied. Cost of wood included in fee.

Objectives:

1. In a three-part class, introduce carving tools, techniques, procedures and safety; carve two basswood projects using various techniques.
3. Sessions will take place during Carving Club meetings, Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Description:

Session 1: Introduction to carving

A Demonstrate techniques

1. Hand carving knives

2. Impact chisels, Mallets

3. Power carving

a. Foredom carving kits

b. high speed flexshaft

c. bits

B Sharpening Methods

C Safety

Session 2: Relief Carving - carve a basswood project

Session 3: Carving in the round - carve a basswood gnome