5 Day course
(Code:BR080707)
Monday, July 7, 2008 to Friday, July 11, 2008
Relief carving: a sculpture where the carved form projects out from a flat background.
In Dan's words:
"The goal of this course is to provide each student in traditional woodcarving processes and techniques. Students will be introduced to carving tools and equipment through a series of lectures and demonstrations as well as class exercises and projects. Emphasis will be placed on gaining skill and confidence using various types of carving tools and how each related to creating specific types of form. Students will learn how design and equip a carving area and the proper sharpening and maintenance of tools."
You will need to obtain a set of carving tools for this course. The cost new is around $250. See the tool list for details.
Cost: $575
Material charge: $25
Starts at: 9:00 AM
Class size: 8
What to bring:
You should bring a notebook and a pen or pencil.
Tool list:
| Description |
Size |
Woodcraft Catalog Numbers |
| #1 Straight double bevel |
12 or 14mm |
05A04 or 05E19 |
| #1 Skew double bevel |
10 or 12mm |
05E17 or 05A11 |
| #3 Gouge |
10 or 12mm |
05E33 or 05C07 |
| #5 Gouge |
8 or 10mm |
05D04 or 05E35 |
| #7 Gouge |
6mm |
05E02 |
| #7 Gouge |
10mm |
05E03 |
| #9 Gouge |
10 or 13mm |
05G07 or 05T31 |
| #11 Veiner |
4mm |
05T51 |
| #3 - Fishtail |
8mm |
05M04 |
| 60 Degree V Tool |
6 or 8mm |
05J06 or 05T85 |
| Round head Carving Mallet |
|
08G08 or 08G09 |
All these tools should be full size - not the 3/4 or palm types. If one of these tools is out of stock get the next size (in mm) larger or smaller. Larger is better.
If you have questions about this tool list please email us.
