Sharpening
This is a workshop for those who have their own carving tools but have not used them because they’re in such bad shape or are confused by the many ways there are out there to sharpen blades. Participants will learn to effectively use water stones, sharpening ‘papers’ and a strop for honing. No machines or jigs needed. Just like learning to read the wood for carving, participants will learn to read the steel of their tool and patiently work toward sharpening a gouge to a mirror finish. V- tools and veiners require some experience in sharpening.
$50 ($40 if registered for another course and free for returning students)
Beginner & Intermediate Woodcarving
Your hand in relief This project can be done in weekly 3hr sessions or a 2 day intensive 7hrs/day. Your hand provides a familiar 3 dimensional subject for observation and study… a skill also needed as you learn to carve. As a relief carving, holding your work secure is important but easy with clamping. This frees up the participant to focus on tool usage and getting familiar with the wood. A satisfying project since individual physical characteristics of the participants hand is always apparent in the final outcome. This project also works well for those who have carved before … just not their own hand;). If you’ve already carved the hand, I’ve 3 more challenging relief designs to choose from.
$180
Lettering
Letter carving 1 will focus on skew knife technique. Through a series of practice panels provided, carver’s will develop their letter carving skill and become very proficient with the knife. This is a prerequisite for Quarterboard course TBA
$180
Open Studio
For returning carvers. Have your own project you want to carve but don’t have tools or enough of them...yet? Want to receive tips along the way and share ideas with others?
$100
Finishing
Details TBA
Register & Info
All materials (except for open studio) and tools are provided
Class size is 4 maximum
These classes will be held in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia in my basement workshop (please note there is a flight of stairs to workshop)
Masks are required.
Register by email honeandslice@gmail.com or (902) 403-0178 followed up with e$, cheque or cash a minimum of 5 days prior to start date. This allows me time to purchase and prep wood.
This is a workshop for those who have their own carving tools but have not used them because they’re in such bad shape or are confused by the many ways there are out there to sharpen blades. Participants will learn to effectively use water stones, sharpening ‘papers’ and a strop for honing. No machines or jigs needed. Just like learning to read the wood for carving, participants will learn to read the steel of their tool and patiently work toward sharpening a gouge to a mirror finish. V- tools and veiners require some experience in sharpening.
$50 ($40 if registered for another course and free for returning students)
Beginner & Intermediate Woodcarving
Your hand in relief This project can be done in weekly 3hr sessions or a 2 day intensive 7hrs/day. Your hand provides a familiar 3 dimensional subject for observation and study… a skill also needed as you learn to carve. As a relief carving, holding your work secure is important but easy with clamping. This frees up the participant to focus on tool usage and getting familiar with the wood. A satisfying project since individual physical characteristics of the participants hand is always apparent in the final outcome. This project also works well for those who have carved before … just not their own hand;). If you’ve already carved the hand, I’ve 3 more challenging relief designs to choose from.
$180
Lettering
Letter carving 1 will focus on skew knife technique. Through a series of practice panels provided, carver’s will develop their letter carving skill and become very proficient with the knife. This is a prerequisite for Quarterboard course TBA
$180
Open Studio
For returning carvers. Have your own project you want to carve but don’t have tools or enough of them...yet? Want to receive tips along the way and share ideas with others?
$100
Finishing
Details TBA
Register & Info
All materials (except for open studio) and tools are provided
Class size is 4 maximum
These classes will be held in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia in my basement workshop (please note there is a flight of stairs to workshop)
Masks are required.
Register by email honeandslice@gmail.com or (902) 403-0178 followed up with e$, cheque or cash a minimum of 5 days prior to start date. This allows me time to purchase and prep wood.
