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*New Wood Carving Workshop with Eric Petitclerc
January 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
*New Wood Carving Workshop with Eric Petitclerc
Saturday January 14 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith
Learn greenwood carving techniques, tool sharpening practices, wood selection principles, and design approaches. Leave with your first completed project!
Wood and a selection of tools will be provided so you’ll have the opportunity to experiment.
The day together will include:
-Introduction and theory to better understand wood fibers and properties
-Description of some tools and techniques, and a demonstration of how to make a spoon with hand tools
-Hands-on carving all together
-Lunchbreak (please bring a bagged
lunch and full water bottle)
-Sharpening basics
-Continue carving together, with a sharpening station available
With this new skillset, you will feel ready to shop for your own simple tools, select wood, and go on to carve more spoons, chopsticks, a little bowl—you decide!
ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED!
$195/1