Traditional Woodcarving tools

The next Beginning Woodcarving series:

2024

Beginning Woodcarving Intensive


February BWC class series
Option 1
Day 1 Saturday, April 20
Day 2 Sunday, April 21*
Day 3 Saturday,
April 27
Day 4 Sunday,
April 28*

March BWC class series
Option 2
Day 1 Saturday, May 18
Day 2 Sunday, May 19*
Day 3 Saturday,
May 25
Day 4 Sunday,
May 26*

All days 2-5 PM

Four sessions of three hours each

$250 4 sessions includes wood and use of tools during class time.

*Note the new Sunday times

Leave a message 510-843-8537 or email to confirm and reserve your spot

Learn Woodcarving

  

Introduction to Woodcarving

This 4-session course will teach students the basics of woodcarving. By carving a simple relief design, students learn tool use and skills needed to carve more complex projects of their own. Through handouts, one-on-one instruction and hands-on experience, students will learn how to choose appropriate wood, designs and finishes for future projects. The major emphasis is on traditional hand tool use. Wood will be provided for the first project and there will be tools available for student use during class time. Young people ages 8-12 may take carving classes with approval of the instructor. After completing the Beginning Woodcarving class project students may join the intermediate classes offered during the Open Studio times.
Beginning woodcarving: Four 3 hour classes – $250


Intermediate Woodcarving and Sculpture

After students have carved the beginning project they may continue the class and work on their own projects. The instructor will be available to assist with both design and execution of these projects that require more advanced carving techniques. Students purchase their own wood but some hand tools will be available for use during class time. Any machining or custom work done by the instructor is separate and is compensated at a rate of $60.00 per hour shop time. Wood supplied by the instructor is charged by the board foot, price varying by species. Classes purchased in advance must be used within three months unless special arrangements are made with the instructor.
1 class – $50     5 classes – $225

Open Studio times:

  • Saturday 9am - noon or 11 am to 2 pm

  • Other times by reservation

Call 510-843-8537 or email to reserve a space in the next Beginning class.

 Please call or email if you have any questions or would like to talk about your carving project.  

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Wood carving Classes

I am continuing to keep the studio open on a modified basis with the following policies:

-Limited carving stations at 6 foot distances

-Appointments are required for all class sessions or for morning or afternoon Saturday open studio