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This three day course is an introduction to relief wood carving. This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience in wood carving who wish to improve their skills and have a go at carving a more complex design. Each student will have their own workstation and there is space for drawing practice and design work.Day 1: 3rd May 10:00-16:00
Sebastian will introduce you to the traditional tools used in hand carving a relief design in wood. Various design styles will be discussed together with how to edit a design to make it suitable for carving. You’ll then be shown a demonstration of the various stages involved in creating a relief design.
You will then have a chance to practise these techniques using the supplied gouges and mallets and get used to working with the wood grain. Once you have become familiar with the carving technique you will have the opportunity to begin hand drawing a design of your own or choose from four different designs Sebastian will have a template for. There will be reference material available to aid you in your design work.
Day 2&3: 4th/10th January 10:00-16:00
Working at your own pace Sebastian will be on hand to guide you through carving your design.
This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience in wood carving who wish to improve their skills and have a go at carving a more complex design.
Please bring a packed lunch with you on each day or there is plenty of lovely cafes and restaurants nearby. Tea and coffee will be supplied as well as biscuits.
Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear- no open toed shoes or sandals.
Join us now, book your space through the following link
https://chepstow-artspace.com/product/wood-carving-course-starting-3rd-may-2025/
or Visit chepstow-artspace.com
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Chepstow Art Space, Upper Nelson Street, Nelson Street, Upper Church Street, Chepstow, NP16 5, United Kingdom,Chepstow, Caldicot
