Woodcarving
17th August 2014 9:30am-4:30pm
Students should gain a good understanding of the fundamentals of fine woodcarving techniques and practices. The tutor will teach you how to select and look after tools and how to design, mark out and carve simple incised and relief patterns in hard wood and encourage and direct individuals to use their talents effectively. You can expect to complete a piece of work in the time available.
Aims
The course is designed to introduce students to the specific skills and techniques involved in woodcarving, including carving beautiful letters into hardwood and relief carving.
The course covers:
- Health and Safety
- Basic design work
- Learn how to sharpen and use a range of tools
- Ways of Holding and securing work
- Roughing out and initial wood removal
- Developing and detailing the work with various tools and gouges
- Surface treatment and finishing.
Arrive: 15 minutes prior to a 9:30am start
Depart: 4pm, although this is approximate.
Directions: Please look at the map featured on the website.
What to bring: work clothes, pen and notebook, packed lunch
Let us know: if you have any special needs
Price: £80.00
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
Lunch: bring a packed lunch
What’s included: All timber and tool use. Refreshment and biscuits throughout the day.
