Wood carving courses

... experience of carving or woodwork is required as you will be taught everything from the basics. You do not need to have a previous arty background or any arts qualifications. Jamie teaches in a practical and straightforward way so anyone can learn... Learn about: Wood carving...

...The aim of this course is to complete a carving in wood in 4 days, either in relief form (from a flat plank) or in the round, three dimensional. The course will provide opportunities for you to develop an awareness of the design process and an understanding of wood, woodcarving techniques...

... and mass, learn about the work of other woodcarvers, and produce beautiful carvings to take home with you and inspire your further work...

.... -Choose appropriate materials. Use hand tools safely. Design a carving project. Use correct finishes...

...To gain knowledge and skills on spoon carving. Suitable for complete novices and people with some experience who wish to hone their carving and whittling skills...

...The course will provide opportunities for you to develop an awareness of the design process and an understanding of wood, woodcarving techniques and woodcarving tools. Suitable for: The course welcomes beginners and those with some experience...

...Explore the tradition of stone carving and wood carving, from the initial conception of ideas and developing a design, through to carving techniques and creating a full sculpture in limestone or wood. Those with no sculptural experience will be led through the process stage by stage. Those...

...The course will provide basic information on the different types of carving, tools, equipment. Suitable for: Those considering taking up carving...

...To gain knowledge and skills on totem pole carving. Suitable for adults only...

... from a clay model. Prepare clay sculptures for kiln firing. As well as have the opportunity to carve in wood or stone. The tutor will be on hand to turn your idea, sketch or image into 3D reality and give one to one support as well as group discussion on work achieved The overall aim is to build learners... Learn about: 3d training...

...Explore either stone carving or wood carving from initial ideas and develop a design through to learning carving techniques to creating a sculpture in limestone or wood. Those with no sculptural experience will be led through the process stage by stage. Those with more experience will be encouraged...

... and with accurate chisel-like tools. We will explain how to prepare your image, transfer it onto the wood, make marks with the different tools, create light and shade and finally print your small images. Alternative blocks will also be discussed and the technique is great for working at home in a small space... Learn about: Image processing, Wood carving, Wood-cutting machines...

...To gain knowledge and skills on carving a wooden bowl. Suitable for any level of expertise - complete novice or experienced woodworker - a good time is had by...

... 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 wood carving machine operator is the professional who has the task of checking, maintaining and using a particular type of machine used to carve wood, or engrave or hollow with the removal of material according to a design...

..., a ring or pendants with silver line inlay, a ring or pendants with an inlaid pearl and a final project laminating different woods together... Learn about: Shaping Wood, Design techniques, Jewellery engraving...

...knowledge and skills to access the Carpentry industry and give you the opportunity to work towards achieving NVQ level 3. Skills required for this program... Learn about: Construction models, Wood carving, Construction Maintenance...

... precautions Module 3 : Working with types of wood Sanding and stripping the wood Repairing cracks or scratches Painting techniques Staining, polishing, waxing... Learn about: Wood carving, Furniture Design, Furniture restoration...

...This course will focus on all of the possible treatments of the axe and also some of the other related woodcraft tools such as the knife, adze and froe. We cover the whole process from felling trees, working the wood to craft applications including carving and working with roots and bark...

...when you will build a piece of furniture. Please note that you will be working on a specific project and will not be able to make your own design during the course... Learn about: Wood veneer, Budding designer makers, Wood carving...