Carving & Artwork
Woodworking classes in carving, sculpture, northwest coast arts, and marquetry.
Carving & Artwork Courses
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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Brian Perry
5 Days, Open to All
In this five-day course, students will work with Port Gamble S’Klallam master carver Brian Perry to learn about this tradition and form while completing their own mask with hand carving tools.
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Tom Henscheid
Weekend, Open to All
This weekend class is designed to introduce you to the wonderful self-sufficient world of tool forging.
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James Johnson
5 Days, Open To All
In this five day class, you will be carving a spoon in the Tlingit tradition out of yellow cedar with Tlingit carver James Johnson.
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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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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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Keunho Peter Park
6 Days, Open to All
Make your own sculptural wooden stool in this six-day design/build course.
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James Johnson
10 Days, Open To All
This ten-day class will teach the fundamentals of designing, drawing, carving, and painting a formline panel with Tlingit carver James Johnson.
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Katie Hudnall
5 Days, Some Skills Required
In this five-day class, you will design, build, and embellish your own small wall-hung cabinet.
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Kimberly Winkle
5 Days, Open to All
In this five-day course, you will learn the fundamentals of woodturning as well as finishes like milk paint and surface texture.
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Annalise Rubida
5 Days, Open to All
In this five-day design and build course, you will be guided through a creative practice around carving small-scale functional objects.
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Kelly Parker
1 Day, Open to All
In this one day course, you will be encouraged to play and explore surface embellishment techniques on wood surfaces.
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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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James Johnson
10 Days, Open To All
This ten-day class will teach the fundamentals of designing, drawing, carving, and painting a formline panel with Tlingit carver James Johnson.
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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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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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