Wood Carving: Reshaping Trees, Logs, and Branches - June 29 - July 3
Wood Carving: Reshaping Trees, Logs, and Branches - June 29 - July 3
This workshop will explore the use of wood and trees in art with a foundation in safe wood shop practice and the science and craft of woodworking. Deeply connected to cultural practice, wood continues to respond to the environment after it is cut. Throughout this course, we will explore the fundamentals of working with this widely used, renewable, living material.
From assembling branches with basic joinery and rope to stack lamination of seasoned lumber to the Japanese yosegi zukuri (multiple hollow block construction) several techniques for joining multiple pieces together will be covered.
Beginning through advanced carving techniques and the essentials of selecting, using and maintaining the necessary tools from chisels and gouges through electric chainsaws and planers will be discussed. Strategies for finishing the sculpture will also be explored and demonstrate.
Some materials and a range of tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own wood and favorite tools. All levels of experience are encouraged.
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