This 20hr course over 10 sessions will cover different carving techniques including low-relief carving of a flower, a tea-light holder made using chip-carving techniques, and a carving in-the-round of a spoon.
We will cover the safe use of tools and how to keep them sharp. We will use sharpening stones and leather strops and look at the grinding wheel for re-shaping chipped or mis-shapen gouges. Timber identification of 10 timbers commonly used for carving. Lime, walnut, oak, pear, and boxwood and 5 others.
Finishing techniques including oils and waxes. Before finishing, some carvings…