Foundations of Wood Carving & Engraving
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| Skill Basic (Course does not apply for future upper level enrollment.) |
| Division Specialty |
| Project No project |
| Cost $ 750 |
| Location Emporia, Kansas, USA |
| Dates 09/13 – 09/17 |
| Instructor(s) Bill Janney |
Course Description
If you want to carve ornamental designs, wildlife scenes, and other beautiful elements in wood, this course will put you years ahead. It is designed for everyone from beginners and non-artists to those who already have an eye for the art. Beautiful wood carving like this can enhance gunstocks, fine cabinets, picture frames, doors, cases, trophies, and awards … the possibilities are limitless. This fun and rewarding course includes how to carve oak leaves, basket weaves, fish scales, acanthus leaves, animal scenes, and ornate scroll designs. It teaches the two most popular carving methods: rotary bur and impact chisel techniques. Under the personal guidance and encouragement of the instructor, you will learn how to make wood come alive.
Course Objectives
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
If you want to carve ornamental designs, wildlife scenes, and other beautiful elements in wood, this course will put you years ahead. It is designed for everyone from beginners and non-artists to those who already have an eye for the art. Beautiful wood carving like this can enhance gunstocks, fine cabinets, picture frames, doors, cases, trophies, and awards … the possibilities are limitless. This fun and rewarding course includes how to carve oak leaves, basket weaves, fish scales, acanthus leaves, animal scenes, and ornate scroll designs. It teaches the two most popular carving methods: rotary bur and impact chisel techniques. Under the personal guidance and encouragement of the instructor, you will learn how to make wood come alive.
Course Objectives
- Arranging an effective work place
- Operating the available classroom tools
- Rotary bur carving with the 850 high-speed handpiece
- Chisel carving with GRS pneumatic impact handpieces
- Chisel sharpening and its importance in carving
- Designing and cutting patterns
- Applying and transferring patterns to wood
- How to properly carve backgrounds
- Creating deep and shallow relief effects
- Carving attractive animal scenes
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Please note: Course information subject to change without notice. Example images may not show exact techniques, methods, designs, etc., taught or demonstrated in course.
