FINISHING YOUR CHIP CARVINGS * Instructor, Bill Johnson Saturday April 4th, 2020 (9:30am–5:00pm) Everyone is Welcome *Proven techniques for finishing Chip Carvings apply to many Carving styles SCHEDULE: Class will begin promptly at 9:30am and will run until 4pm. DESCRIPTION: This class is being offered in response to frequent requests from Chip Carvers, asking, “How do you get your finishes to come out that way?”. Sometimes the answer is a question, “How do you go about finishing your pieces?” Commonly, the answer to that question is something like, “I use sanding sealer, but the stain is blotchy”, or “I brush on polyurethane”, and so on. The finish, or at least, planning for the finish, starts much earlier. This class will focus on what leads up to a great finish, as well as what is done during that stage, we generally refer to as “Finishing”. We’ll even talk about a term common among woodworkers – “Finishing the Finish”. Many of the basic building blocks are the same in other styles of carving, and in woodworking. Attendees don’t have to be Chip Carvers to benefit from this class. INTENDED AUDIENCE: The Instructor, before being introduced to Chip Carving some 18 years ago, spent 25-30 years as a serious hobby woodworker. During that time, he focused much of his energy on the finishing phase of creating everything from knick-knacks to fine furniture. Later, he found that most of what he had learned during those years, also applies to the Chip Carved pieces he produces today, including the non-traditional “Sculptural Chip Carvings”. As many of the basic building blocks are the same in other styles of carving, as well as woodworking, attendees do not have to be Chip Carvers to benefit. CLASS SIZE: Twelve (12) Students Maximum PREREQUISITES: Experience with woodcarving and/or woodworking. PREPARATION: Visit www.CarolinaMountainReefs.com prior to the class and make note of specific questions related the pieces and their finishes, seen there. REGISTRATION by phone or in person: Klingspor Woodworking Shop, 270 Rutledge Road, Fletcher, NC, or call (828) 687-3940 COST: Class Fee is $100.00. Minimum 50% deposit is due at the time of registration MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES: Students are encouraged to bring examples of unfinished and finished work, including (especially) carvings that he or she are interested in applying finish to during class. Note: most finishing requires several days from start to finish, so please do not plan on arriving with an unfinished piece and expect to leave with all stages completed. Two Classes are Scheduled to take place at the Klingspor's Woodworking Store in Fletcher, NC (Near the Asheville, NC Airport).
FINISHING YOUR CHIP CARVINGS (AND OTHER WORK)
Instructor, Bill Johnson Sunday December 1, 2019 (1pm–5pm) Everyone is Welcome Proven techniques for finishing Chip Carvings apply to many Carving styles SCHEDULE: Class will begin promptly at 1pm, when the Store opens on Sunday, December 1st, and will run until 5pm. DESCRIPTION: This class is being offered in response to frequent requests from Chip Carvers, asking, “How do you get your finishes to come out that way?”. Sometimes the answer is a question, “How do you go about finishing your pieces?” Commonly, the answer to that question is something like, “I use sanding sealer, but the stain is blotchy”, or “I brush on polyurethane”, and so on. The finish, or at least, planning for the finish, starts much earlier. This class will focus on what leads up to a great finish, as well as what is done during that stage, we generally refer to as “Finishing”. We’ll even talk about a term common among woodworkers – “Finishing the Finish”. Many of the basic building blocks are the same in other styles of carving, and in woodworking. Attendees don’t have to be Chip Carvers to benefit from this class. INTENDED AUDIENCE: The Instructor, before being introduced to Chip Carving some 18 years ago, spent 25-30 years as a serious hobby woodworker. During that time, he focused much of his energy on the finishing phase of creating everything from knick-knacks to fine furniture. Later, he found that most of what he had learned during those years, also applies to the Chip Carved pieces he produces today, including the non-traditional “Sculptural Chip Carvings”. As many of the basic building blocks are the same in other styles of carving, as well as woodworking, attendees do not have to be Chip Carvers to benefit. CLASS SIZE: Twelve (12) Students Maximum PREREQUISITES: Experience with woodcarving and/or woodworking. PREPARATION: Visit www.CarolinaMountainReefs.com prior to the class and make note of specific questions related the pieces and their finishes, seen there. REGISTRATION by phone or in person: Klingspor Woodworking Shop, 270 Rutledge Road, Fletcher, NC, or call (828) 687-3940 COST: Class Fee is $75.00. Minimum 50% deposit is due at the time of registration MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES: Students are encouraged to bring examples of unfinished and finished work, including (especially) carvings that he or she are interested in applying finish to during class. Note: most finishing requires several days from start to finish, so please do not plan on arriving with an unfinished piece and expect to leave with all stages completed. CLASSES![]() MAY 4th, 2019 Klingspor's Woodworking Shop, Fletcher, NC (near Asheville, NC) Please join us, if you can, on Saturday, May 4th, for a full day of Chip Carving. Although intended for Beginners, anyone who has had former Chip Carving experience is welcome to join us. We're going to pack a lot into one day. It's going to be fun! Please call the Klingspor in Fletcher, NC store (828-687-3940) to register. Feel free to call me with questions at 828-226-6040. You'll find more information, including links to a full class description, photos, schedules, and more on my Classes website page. [Download Full Class Description] ![]() AUGUST 2nd-4th, 2019 Piedmont Wood Carvers Club, beginner_Chip_Carving_class_08.02.19.doc Mauldin (near Greenville), SC Also, on the Classes page, you'll find a unique offering that I consider a tribute to the long-standing (and still going strong) woodcarving career of my carving instructor, mentor, and friend, Wayne Barton. In this class, we'll carve his original pattern (with his blessing, of course) on custom-made (based on Wayne's unique plate design), on a 12" Butternut plate, or an optional 12" Basswood plate. This Chip Carving project also includes sculpting and piercing several areas around the plate's rim, making this a truly unique chip carving opportunity. The class is limited to 10 intermediate to advanced level chip carvers (members and non-members of the Piedmont Wood Carvers Club), so it may fill quickly. Because of the unique custom turned plates and equally unique design patterns, anyone interested in the Class, should call me first (828-226-6040) to discuss and reserve plate his/her preferred plate before going on-line to register for the class, This is spelled out more clearly on the Classes page referenced above. [Download Full Class Description] If you are interested in having a Chip Carving Class in your area, or a private class for 1 to 6 people at my studio in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, please let me know. Thinking Ahead I recently received an invitation to teach a series of classes next summer at the "Creede Woodcarvers Rendezvous" in Creede, Colorado, July 11-17, 2020. I'm very excited about the opportunity to meet and work with other woodcarvers in a new part of the Country. I'm putting together plans for the classes I'll offer during those seven days so that pre-registration can be done by those who will attend the "Rendezvous" this July. I'll report more here when I have more information. If you have an interest and would like to know more about what I'll be teaching, please give me a call at 828-226-6040. To learn more about the event, visit; https://www.creedewoodcarvers.com/ SPECIAL OFFERFinally, about that Ready-to-Carve Special Offer!![]() I followed the lead of hundreds of squirrels this past Fall and stashed away (built up inventory of) the two new Ready-to-Carve 8" flat beaded edge basswood plates with printed patterns - preparing for a more "official" introduction. This is it. Listen. Do you hear the trumpets sounding? Maybe that was just in my head. At any rate, please visit the Store to view the photos and descriptions of each. You'll receive a 20% discount - that's $5.55 off the retail price of each plate purchased! - 8" Beaded Edge Plate with 18-point center "Swirl" design, surrounded by multiple levels and styles of Fan patterns, or... - 8" Beaded Edge Plate with 12-point center Rosette, surrounded by a stylized Leaf border pattern To take your 20% discount, enter the Discount Code: 20off8x8R2C when prompted during Checkout. There's no limit on how many you can purchase. This offer will be available through May 31, 2019. Not just this Newsletter, but a couple of important announcements
I'm going to cover just two items right now (more to come next week) 1) For all of my friends, and fans of the Ready-to-Carve Product Line - especially those of you who have been asking for new designs - two have just been added and are ready to ship. Both are done on 8" Flat Beaded Edge Basswood Plates. - Twelve Point Rosette surrounded by a stylized leaf border - Eighteen point Swirl Center surrounded by a variety of Fan patterns. Both are listed in the "Storefront": http://www.carolinamountainreefs.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html 2) Many have asked about Classes. There are two scheduled & I hope to have several more before long. Rather than wait, let me tell you about those two. May 4, 2019 at Klingspor's Woodworking Shop in Fletcher, NC (near Asheville) We're trying something new for beginners this year. We're going to pack a lot of learning and a lot of fun into one Saturday. For a more complete description, please visit my Classes page: http://www.carolinamountainreefs.com/classes1.html and Klingspor's as well (scroll about midway down the page) https://www.woodworkingshop.com/asheville/ August 2-04, 2019 at the Mauldin Cultural Center in Mauldin, SC (This is where the Piedmont Woodcarvers Club meets - PWCC) Also known as "The Greenville Club" Scroll down a bit further on that "Classes" page and you'll see this one It is considered an Intermediate to Advanced Class. Read about it at http://www.carolinamountainreefs.com/classes1.html That's it for now friends. There'll be more coming on Classes, Products, Shows, and an exciting announcement about a new Ready-to-Carve Partnership! Thank you! Bill Chip Carving Fundamentals Class November 2-3, 2018 The Sawtooth School for Visual Art Located in downtown Winston-Salem, NC Is hosting it's first Chip Carving Class Register now to assure you have a seat This "Fundamentals" class is open to those who have no prior Woodcarving experience, as well as those who want to "refresh" what they've previously learned about Chip Carving NO ADD-ON COSTS! The School provides the use of all tools, supplies, and wood that will be used in the Class It's a great opportunity to gain new insights to get you started or move you to the next level For more information, copy and paste this URL into your web browser: https://www.sawtooth.org/classes/wood/chip-carving-fundaments-w-bill-johnson Or contact Bill Johnson at: bjohnson@dnet.net 828-226-6040
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