About this Event
Discover the timeless craft of wood carving in the inspiring surroundings of one of London’s most established specialist craft colleges
Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to develop existing skills, this hands-on evening course will introduce you to the techniques, tools and traditions of decorative wood carving. Under the guidance of expert tutor Saena Ku, you will learn how to transform timber into beautiful carved work while developing confidence with traditional carving tools and processes
Over ten weeks, you’ll explore a range of carving techniques including lettering, incised decoration, relief carving and sculptural forms. Through practical demonstrations and individual guidance, you’ll learn how to safely use carving chisels, understand timber and grain direction, and develop the hand skills needed to bring your ideas to life
As the course progresses, you’ll work on your own carving project, allowing you to apply your new skills while creating a unique piece of work to be proud of. Along the way, you’ll gain an appreciation of traditional ornament, form and craftsmanship, building a foundation that can support further study or independent carving projects in the future
What you’ll learn
- How to safely select, sharpen and use wood carving tools
- Fundamental carving techniques including incising, lettering and relief carving
- Understanding timber, grain direction and carving design
- Traditional approaches to ornament and decorative carving
- How to develop and complete your own wood carving project
- The confidence to continue carving independently after the course
Why choose BCC?
- Learn in one of London’s oldest specialist craft colleges
- Small class sizes with personalised tuition
- Expert teaching from a practising woodcarver
- Develop practical skills through hands-on workshop projects
- Create your own carved work and build skills for at home or professional purposes
With a maximum of 10 students per class, this course offers a supportive and friendly learning environment with plenty of individual tutor attention. Whether your interest lies in traditional craft, artistic expression, heritage skills or simply making something with your hands, you’ll join a class of makers passionate about learning and creating
Dates & times:
17:00 - 19:30
14th January
21st January
28th January
4th February
11th February
18th February - NO CLASS DUE TO HALF TERM
25th February
4th March
11th March
18th March
25th March
This is an 18+ course
Steel toe capped boots are required for our courses and must be provided by students.
Refund policy:
- 100% refund if the learner has provided 4 weeks notice.
- 50% refund if the learner has provided 2 weeks notice.
- No refund if less than 2 weeks notice.
- If a learner wants to postpone to a later course date then this can be done with no impact on fees paid as long as we have 1 week's notice of their intentions.
For all refund requests please contact us directly at [email protected].
A 10% discount is available for all returning short course students, please contact admissions to receive this discount code.
Discounts are also available for both current and past BCC students of mainstream courses.
Event venue & nearby stays
E15 1AH, Building Crafts College, London, United Kingdom
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