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Sculpture Club, Wednesday Evenings in Sheffield, with sculptor Jason Thomson

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Description

Six two hour sessions at my Weekly Wednesday evening sculpture club where people can pursue their sculptural projects with inspirational sculptor Jason Thomson at hand for tips and advice. Options to pursue woodcarving, wax modelling, clay modelling, metal embossing, repousse and cold forming techniques. Meet like minded but diversely inspired individuals in the artist’s studio whilst expanding your hand skills and artistic ambitions. Jason created the Rivelin Chair, Parkway Man, the Toad on Endcliffe park and sculptures at Parkwood Springs. His understanding of carving, modelling and construction approaches can guide you through a variety of projects from figurative to abstraction, planned or free flowing.

What's included in the price?

Use of professional woodcarving and sculpting hand tools. Initial piece of suitable carving timber. *Individual projects in timber, wax, clay modelling and metal projects to be planned with Jason with additional costs of materials worked out separately. Hot drinks and biscuits are available.

Duration

6 evenings

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Jason Thomson - Sculptor

with Craft Courses since 2017

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I'm a figurative artist who employs a wide range of carving skills to shape wooden artworks -often to commission. As a small boy I dragged a tree from the river - split it with an axe and carved a mask from it, using a sharpened screwdriver. I have better tools now. I carve huge trees, wall relief panels and intricate handheld sculptures. Encouraging people, through workshops, to confidently use hand tools is an enjoyable and natural accompaniment to my own sculptural interests.

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Hearing impaired
Spooky
Advanced/pro level
Romantic
Father's Day
Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
Corporate days out & team building
Mother's Day
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Suitable for beginners
School holiday workshops & activities
Intermediate level

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FAQs

I provide an initial section of wood and use of hand tools alongside thirty years of carving experience.

Hot drinks and snacks will be provided.

No parking at the venue but plenty of onstreet parking and car parks within a few minutes walk.

Venue

Studio 48, Yorkshire Artspace, Persistence Works, 21 Brown Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BS

Reviews

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20 Oct 24'

Chris Watson reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"I had a great day learning about different techniques and wood carving tools. Jason was brilliant and I felt really inspired by his tuition. I feel a lot more confident carving from raw timber and am really looking forward to finishing my sculpture! Thanks Jason! "

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"Thanks for your review Chris, it was a great day of carving and great to work with you."

19 Sep 24'

Ellie reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"It took a lot of searching online to find a course that covered the kind of hand woodcarving I wanted to learn and this one sounded perfect. I have previous experience whittling greenwood but I wanted to learn how to do relief carving. This course didn't disappoint! Jason is very knowledgeable and supportive and the class was small enough that everyone was able to receive pretty much 121 teaching. Jason guided us through techniques using different kinds of hand tools and stepped in occasionally to demonstrate how to 'read the wood' and make the best use of those tools. Although I didn't manage to finish my project on the day my new found knowledge has given me the confidence to finish it at home and go on to other projects. I'd definitely go back to Jason if other courses are available. "

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"It was great to work with you and to encourage you to pursue an ambitious piece. I like to see people carving personally challenging themes whether they’re experienced or beginners. Some people return over a series of all day sessions to tackle bigger or more complicated carvings. I’m open to considering more specialised courses in a variety of materials what would you like to do?"

26 Jun 24'

Julie Hobson reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"I’ve always wanted to try hy hand at wood carving and I was very pleased my first experience was at one of Jason’s courses. Jason was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful; it was also nice to discover he is responsible for some great sculptures I’ve seen around Sheffield. It was a most enjoyable day and I was pleased with my relief carving for a first attempt. Due to my arthritic knees, I also got to make use of Jasons little work bench - a brilliant idea! Definitely recommend this course if you want to have a go at carving. "

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"Thanks for your review Julie, I was glad to get you set up at a comfortable work station. Great to see your creation emerge!"

20 Jun 24'

Liz & Brian reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"Excellent course - had a thoroughly enjoyable day. Learned lots of new basic woodcarving skills on which to build on in the future. Thanks Jason for making it such a good experience. We are delighted with our creations. "

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"It was lovely to meet you both and to see everyone’s energetic grappling with the random blanks of green and salvaged timber. A fine array of personal first forays into woodcarving!"

18 Mar 24'

Graham Mason reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"The instructor, Jason, was very helpful and very skilled. He gave excellent advice and individual instructions - allowing each participant to achieve a good result. The course was very enjoyable and taught me some new skills that I can use again and again."

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"Thank you for your review Graham- lovely to have yourself and the other students in my studio - getting to grips with the nitty gritty of woodcarving and summoning up a diverse range of sculptures with hand tools."

26 Jan 24'

Benjy Curzon-Jones reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"An excellent day learning a new skill! Jason is a very talented artist and was very welcoming to his studio that he shares with his wife. He has a wide variety of works displayed around his studio, or which he talked through briefly at the beginning. I'd seen a fair few dotted around Sheffield prior to the course and not realised they were his! After a quick intro, we picked out wood and started sketching ideas about what to make. Jason was on hand to help with suggestions about what would work well and what wouldn't. We then had a brief run through of the tools and techniques, and off we went. Wood carving is a fascinating process as you start to work the wood more and more and see your creation emerge chip-by-chip. The day flew by as I was fully engrossed in the process. I'd even bought a few basic tools when back home so I can continue to hone my skills. All in all this was a brilliant experience in a relaxed setting with a friendly tutor who encouraged you to try anything you could think of, and have fun doing it. Thanks a lot Jason!"

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"Hi Benjy wow -what a fantastic review and thank you for it and your own energetic input to an exciting day of wildly diverse woodcarving mini projects. Great working with green birch too!"

23 Oct 23'

Barbara reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"It was very enjoyable. Jason demonstrated first and then we got to work on our own project. As there were only two of us, we were lucky to have plenty of support. Well done Jason and many thanks for an informative and constructive day "

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"Lovely working with you and what an energetic day was had. Great to see your leaf carving emerge."

23 Oct 23'

Bev Smith reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"Fantastic day. Jason is knowledgeable and guides you throughout the day. I wanted to push myself and try something with a lot of detail. Jason was encouraging and didn't try to dissuade me, he was very supportive. I didn't think I would make anything so complex for a beginner, it was great. I would definitely recommend this course."

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"It was great working with you and thanks for taking on board my encouragement. Great seeing your delight in the tiny teeth details and for putting your all into it!"

29 Sep 23'

Stacey Lindfield reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"Absolutely brilliant day, Jason was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I learnt loads and would definitely recommend this course for anyone interested in wood carving."

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"It was a lovely day passing on skills and enthusiasm whilst encouraging everyone’s individual creativity."

25 Sep 23'

Jill Popple reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"It was a brilliant day with clear directions and lots of help from Jason. Thank you so much"

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"It was great working with everyone yesterday - a really good energy flowed through the day -and thanks for testing out my new studio set up too!"

31 Jul 23'

Samuel Wicks reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"A brilliant course with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic tutor! Jason works to understand the ideas and abilities of each student, using his considerable experience to tailor the course to suit. Within the six-hour course, Jason covers all the tools and techniques necessary to begin woodcarving, while still leaving ample time to explore and develop ambitious carving projects. I began with no prior experience and ended the day with a decently sized sculpture. The perfect course both for those new to woodcarving and those who wish to develop their skills."

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"Thank you very much for your review of my woodcarving course. I really enjoy the dynamic days of my courses and meeting the brilliant and diverse people who attend them."

4 May 23'

Elizabeth reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"Really enjoyed our day with Jason. After a quick tutorial on the different carving techniques we were let loose on the tools! Jason supported us to refine our design ideas to ensure we were able to complete something within the day. We left tired, but happy, proud to show our creations to our families. We'd highly recommend."

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"So lovely to hear you enjoyed the day - it’s a great challenge for me to help each individual at crucial points of the day. Thank you for coming along, J"

23 Feb 23'

Annette reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"Great way to spend a Sunday, whacking a chisel with a mallet and leaving with a handmade treasure. Very impressed by Jason, really nice person and hugely talented"

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"Great to meet you Annette and get that chunk of raw timber transformed by your growing hand tool skills. A high energy day alright!"

20 Feb 23'

Deborah reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"We had a great day with Jason. Intense and hard work, very interesting and satisfying. Jason is an attentive teacher, giving generously of his deep knowledge and experience of woodcarving. Thank you!"

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"It really was a wildly diverse day of creative people gathered for the day’s carving, thank you for coming along to it! Great to meet you and everyone else."

30 Jan 23'

Jen reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"My partner had a great time on this day course - he said Jason was a wonderful instructor and that it really helped progress his knowledge and skills."

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"That’s lovely to hear Jen, thank you very much! A lovely day was had! Best Wishes Jason"

14 Jun 22'

Carolyn reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

"Hi Jason. What a fabulous day we had! Wood carving is something I've wanted to have a go at for many years and you were the perfect choice with the right mix between standing back and letting us get on with it while keeping an eye out for when we needed more guidance without being pushy or making us feel as if we were getting it wrong. Your love of your craft shines through in the many mediums you work with. We totally enjoyed l every minute of it. I love my oak leaf, as a first go I'm quite proud of the result. Life is short, follow your dreams, go miniature! Putting my request in now for vintage Bowie to work to next time :-} Carolyn and Ian"

Jason Thomson - Sculptor responded:

"Thank you Carolyn for trying something new out with such energy, gaining great results. It was a lovely day and a bit more vintage Bowie next time! I’m in the middle of working out future dates for a three day carving course."

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Reviews

Chris Watson reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Ellie reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Julie Hobson reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Liz & Brian reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Graham Mason reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Benjy Curzon-Jones reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Barbara reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Bev Smith reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Stacey Lindfield reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Jill Popple reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Samuel Wicks reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Elizabeth reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Annette reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Deborah reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Jen reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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Carolyn reviewed: Woodcarving with Jason Thomson sculptural woodcarving with hand tools, eccentric whittling courses, Sheffield.

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