Whittling for beginners with experienced teacher.
Description
This course is a good introduction to whittling for adults and children from the age of 9. All under 18 years old, have to be accompanied by a participating and paying adult. Forest school teachers and guide group leaders can use the course as CPD to learn new creative whittling projects to make with children. There is something deeply about satisfying whittling a piece of wood with a sharp knife. On the day you will learn how to use a knife safely to make a collection of small whittling projects. Working with our hands, being creative, and making small and very individual craft projects is very satisfying. All projects are designed to give you lots of scope for expressing your own ideas. I think of it as artistic whittling for creative adults and children. By the end of the workshop you will have made a number of small projects to take home, together with the skills to continue whittling. Information on wood suitable for whittling, useful tools and tool sharpening are part of the course to help you keep whittling and develop your own projects in the future. My background is in sculpture and creative education. For over 22 years I have been teaching whittling, woodcarving, and other three dimensional arts and crafts to adults and children. I love sharing my experience and enthusing others in working with wood. Complete beginners, adults, children, and experienced whittlers are welcome. The minimum age is 9 and any young person, up to 18 years old, has to be accompanied by a participating and paying adult. To help me prepare for the day, please let me know via the 'message the tutor' button who is coming. Every workshop is individual depending on who is coming. The workshop takes place in my woodcarving studio in South Devon which is set-up for teaching young people and adults. I am offering special rates for group bookings of 2, 3, or 4 people, and I can add new workshop dates to the calendar. Please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button if you wish to book a private course for your group, or if you have any questions.
What's included in the price?
~ Completed craft work ~ Tool sharpening ~ All materials ~ Tools I am also providing hot drinks, but please bring your own lunch.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
With over 20 years of teaching experience I love sharing my skills and learn from my students. My own artistic work is inspired by the ever-changing and evolving forms in nature and the seasons. Animals and the development of plant forms, are a constant inspiration for me. Working wood with traditional hand tools and techniques is a very rewarding experience. Each piece of wood is different and carving is an inspiring conversation with a unique piece of living material.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Hearing impaired
- Overseas Holiday
- Christmas
- Public transport
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Easter
- Tutor can travel
- Advanced/pro level
- UK Holiday
- Father's Day
- Suitable for beginners
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
- Mother's Day
- Intermediate level
- Hen dos
- Corporate days out & team building
FAQs
I have taught woodcarving for 25 years and welcome complete beginners and experienced woodworkers. My teaching experience has shown me that many of our skills are transferable and everybody can learn woodcarving. The groups are small enough to support everybody regardless of previous experience.
I know the area well and can recommend accommodation, walks and beaches in the area.
My workshop is small but I can have groups of up to four friends or family.
I am very flexible and can offer alternative dates. Please ask.
Children of 10 years and over are welcome to join and have to be accompanied by a responsible paying adult.
