Basic Carving Two Day

Course day

The course starts at 9.00 am and finishes at approximately 4.30 pm each day. Lunch and refreshment breaks take place in line with the course schedule.

Course Content

This course is involved with creating the circumstances whereby the beginner or those wanting to add to their basic knowledge is not faced with difficulties and obstacles and can concentrate on producing a rewarding, finished article. To this end, the main timber to be used will be Lime or similar, which is straight-grained and easy to work. The use of a minimum number of carving chisels will be a feature, and the range used will provide the student with a good knowledge of general characteristics and uses. Whilst the importance of sharpening, tool maintenance and the types and sources of timber is not to be overlooked, the course concentrates on creativity, inspiration and actual production - areas which can often lack emphasis on more theoretical courses. Although there is an emphasis on learning basic skills, all levels of experience can be accomodated.

Over the two day period, the following areas will be covered:

• Sources of inspiration and designs

• Reproducing designs and planning

• Tools which can be used• Sawing and bandsawing

• Techniques of carving

• Sharpening

• Finishing

• How to develop and progress