2012 Weekend Workshops
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Carve this lovely trinket box This class was a great success ! Seven students from far and wide enjoyed two days of carving fun! There are photos of this class and the projects that resulted on my face book page. You can see them by clicking on the link below. Feb. 25 & 26 2012, |
Try this spunky Wren This noisy little bird is carved in basswood with his mouth open giving everyone his opinion! This 3-day challenge is geared toward beginners, but fun for experienced carvers as well. Three days gives lots of time for texturing and painting.
June 22-24, 2012, 9-5 each day Fee: $150.00 |
Make a Dove pendant Considered by many to be the symbol of peace, this little dove makes a beautiful necklace or lapel pin. Carved in basswood, with power tools, it's a fun challenge for novice or experienced carvers. This project is a favorite of the ladies to carve or receive as a gift.
July 21 & 22, 2012 9-5 each day Fee: $100.00 |
To sign-up or get more info, use the e-mail form, below
or call; 330-274-2671
Weekly Open Classes, On-going through the year, Sign-up is monthly
Monday: 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Pick one of these days and
Wednesday: Evening only 6:00 to 9:00 pm get 9 hours of class for a
Thursday : Daytime only 12:00 to 3:00 pm fee of $40.00 per month
For those who need help with a special project,private classes can be arranged on an individual basis.
Fees will be determined at that time.
Carver's Questions and Answers
If you have any question about carving; "how to" or "with which tool", or you would like to get a product recommendation, here's the place to ask! If you send me an e-mail I will post it here with an answer to your question.
I'll start today by telling you some of the tools I use.
In addition to gouges and knives, I am a big fan the Foredom flexible shaft grinder. With a vast variety of burrs and bits you can really make a lot of saw dust in a little time.
When I'm done roughing out my band-sawed blank, I turn to my Ram high-speed grinder for the detail work.
If I need to do more fine texturing I may use my "Feather Etcher" wood burner.
The finish I like best for a natural look, is Homer Formby's Tung Oil.
When I paint, I might use Jo Sonja acrylics or Windsor Newton artist's oils
If you have questions or comments about any of these, or a question about a technique you're having trouble with feel free to e-mail me at this address; jjsdh@roadrunner.com or you can use the handy form below, and I will post your question and my answer as you see below.
What sharpening system do you recommend?
We use the Nancy Burke Tool Sharpening System. Available as follows:
http://www.thewoodcraftshop.com/store/c/604-The-Burke-Tool-Sharpening-Systems.html
800-397-2278
or Direct from Nancy Burke; http://www.westernwoodcarvers.com/sharpeners.html
402-623-4292
Thanks for asking!
For photos of our class projects and the occasional video with thoughts and tips, click on this link to my facebook page. Be prepared to spend some time....There's all sorts of stuff there!
Just posted; pictures of a flying squirrel in progress!
http://www.facebook.com/DianeHartoandJimStadtlandersWoodcarvedArtGallery
Send Us an E-mail Here!
Contact us at: 330-274-2671 or jjsdh@roadrunner.com
or 2881 Frost Rd., Mantua, OH. 44255
See additional photos and instructional videos at:
http://facebook.com/DianeHartoandJimStadtlandersWoodcarvedArtGallery