Fanbirds
Workshop Fee: $190.00
Fan bird carving is a European craft tradition dating back hundreds of years, with workmanship ranging from simple to very elaborate. They traditionally held spiritual significance and are often hung as holiday ornaments.
After a series of demonstrations, students will spend the morning progressing at their own pace through a series of practice projects, learning the basic cuts and tools used to create fans. In the afternoon, we will work through different approaches to carving the body of the birds. The pace of this workshop will be individualized, but students should expect to go home with several process samples, practice pieces, and at least one completed fan bird. You will leave with all the information to carve more birds at home. Beginners welcome
Skills and Techniques:
- Basic knife carving skills
- Preparing a blank with the drawknife
- Using a handsaw
- Chisel and gouge work
Materials Fee: $60 paid directly to the instructor.
Special Tools or Equipment to bring: Instructor provides all tools.
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