Class Overview
Carving is a simple and fun hobby that many people all over the world enjoy. In this interactive class, learn all of the basic steps to carve an artful character or object from a small block of wood.
Learn how to select wood for your project, make the basic cuts, and use proper and safe carving techniques. Practice sharpening and honing your tools to keep them razor-sharp, with confidence. Enjoy support and guidance from a local artist who will be your instructor as you build upon your skills.
No previous whittling experience is required. However, if you've taken another carving class, this is a great opportunity for review and to work on another project to build your skills and creativity. By the end of class, take home finished art along, with skills that you can build upon for years to come.
Develop a new interest through this fun, hands-on, engaging class!
Supplies Needed
Please bring these items to the first class:
- Whittler’s detail knife / sharpen carving knife (recommended: KN13 Flexcut knife)
- Thumb guard and cut-resistant gloves
- Pencil
- Optional: Leather honing strop with polishing compound (recommended: BeaverCraft leather honing strop with polishing Compound LS2P1SR41 3”x 8” double-sided
Learning Objectives
- Obtain basic knowledge of whittling and carving so you can whittle with confidence
- Understand how to use the appropriate tools, materials and techniques
- Gain safety awareness and practices
- Be familiar with how to select woods depending on projects
- Understand how to sharpen the tools
- Become familiar with developing an artful and graceful character or form out of a block of wood
Who Might Enjoy This Class
- Anyone interested in trying the art of carving and whittling
- People looking for a new hobby, creative outlet or craft to do with your hands
- People who are new in using carving tools
- Anyone who would like to make small animals or characters from wood
- No experience is needed! Everyone is welcome.
- This class is also a good review for anyone who has taken another basic carving or whittling class, or has introductory skills, and wants to practice on a new project