F35T Introduction to Wood Carving (In-Person)
In-Person | Available (Membership Required)
[NEW COURSE] Participants will learn all the basics of woodcarving, including the five basic cuts, safety, and the use of tools while carving and painting a 4” wizard refrigerator magnet. No prior woodworking knowledge or experience needed. Discussion, Lecture, Workshop
*This registration item is in-person only; there is not an online section of this course.*
A variety of items will be available for use during class sessions. Course leaders will provide wood, pattern, sealer, and magnets.
Enrollment Limit: 10
Required Tools to Purchase and Bring to Class: carving knife (recommended starting knife: Flexcut KN13), carving glove (recommended: glove that’s cut/puncture resistant), sharpening device (recommended: leather strop), pencil (recommended: blue drafting pencil), 6-inch ruler (recommended: plastic & bendable), and acrylic paint and small paint brushes (recommendations will be discussed in class).
Bob Martin
Bob Martin and Gayle Schneider, members of the Genesee Valley Woodcarvers Club (gvwoodcarvers.com), are skilled carvers as well as attentive and patient teachers. Bob’s current carvings transform natural pieces of wood into interpretive birds. Gayle’s work is more representative, but some of her carvings are quite whimsical.
Gayle Schneider
Bob Martin and Gayle Schneider, members of the Genesee Valley Woodcarvers Club (gvwoodcarvers.com), are skilled carvers as well as attentive and patient teachers. Bob’s current carvings transform natural pieces of wood into interpretive birds. Gayle’s work is more representative, but some of her carvings are quite whimsical.