Carving & Artwork
Woodworking classes in carving, sculpture, northwest coast arts, and marquetry.
Carving & Artwork Courses
Elizabeth Weber
5 Days, Open to All
In this one-week course, students will spend time turning various bowl shapes, using turning tools and mini, benchtop lathes to achieve their desired shape.
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Mary May
5 Days, For Beginners
This five-day class starts from the beginning of woodcarving fundamentals and covers getting your tools razor sharp, safe use of gouges, securing your work to the bench, and carving in the correct grain direction.
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Tom Henscheid
Weekend Class, Open to All
In this two-day course, students will create their own path in spoon carving by learning various spoon carving designs and techniques that they can replicate and practice on their own.
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James Johnson
5 Days, Open to All
This one-week class will cover the basics of formline design and technique through carving a unique panel for each student.
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Julian Watts
5 Days, Open to All
In this five-day class we will use both traditional and experimental carving techniques to create handheld sculptures that blur the line between functional objects and abstract works of art. By integrating the processes of spoon carving, expressive drawing, and power carving, students will leave the class not only with a robust carving skillset, but also an expanded view of what is possible at the intersection of traditional craft, art, and design.
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Tom Henscheid
Weekend, For Beginners
This weekend class is designed to introduce you to the wonderful self-sufficient world of tool forging.
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Tom Henscheid
Weekend Class, Open to All
In this two-day course, students will create their own path in spoon carving by learning various spoon carving designs and techniques that they can replicate and practice on their own.
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Xwalacktun (Rick Harry)
5 Days, Open to All
In this weeklong course, students will be guided by Squamish and Kwakwak’wakw master carver Xwalacktun (Rick Harry) in the creation of their own relief carving inspired by Coast Salish traditions.
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Kari Morgan
5 Days, Open to All
In this weeklong course, learn to carve a totem pole-style bear sculpture out of yellow cedar while also learning about its cultural significance and history.
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Hideta Kitazawa
5 Days, Open to All
In this six-day course, each student will carve their own Okina Noh Theater mask from a block of wood to finish under the tutelage of master carver Hideta Kitazawa-san.
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Hideta Kitazawa
5 Days, Open to All
In this six-day course, each student will carve their own Okina Noh Theater mask from a block of wood to finish under the tutelage of master carver Hideta Kitazawa-san.
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James Johnson
5 Days, Open To All
Scholarships Available
Learn history, culture and technical skills of carving and formline design with Tlingit artist James Johnson of Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi (Eagle Killer Whale) Clan while carving a paddle using yellow cedar.
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Tom Henscheid
2 Days, Open to All
In this weekend class we will learn the basics of selecting and sourcing materials, how to prepare substrates, and various methods of applying veneers in a fast-paced, fun environment. Each student will make a small, square veneered tabletop, which can be later attached to a leg structure of your choosing.
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