Piedmont Wood Carvers Club, Greenville, SC
Chip Carving Fundamentals
Instructor: Bill Johnson
November 11, 12, 13, 2016 (3 days; 9am-5pm)
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Chip Carving
Prerequisites: No prior woodcarving experience required.
Class Project: Each student will carve and finish a “Green man” wall plaque.
Class Description: The Chip Carving style of woodcarving is a great choice for anyone who wants to personalize his or her work in a unique and attention-getting way. In this class, students who have had no prior Chip Carving experience or wish to brush up on what they have previously learned, will learn and practice fundamental techniques that have been applied over many centuries to decorate everything from architectural building components to household items and wooden shoes. Bill will take each student, step-by-step through the processes of knife sharpening and proper holding, pattern layout, and how to remove the essential two and three sided chips that give chip carving its unique appearance. He’ll also cover “free form” designs (leaves, flowers, etc.), grid work, and lettering.
Registration and Class Size: Four (6) students minimum, ten (10) students maximum.
Tuition Cost: $150 for 3 days
Wood Cost: $20 per student includes:
One 4” x 12” x 3/8” basswood study/practice board.
One 6-3/4” x 7-3/4” x 7/16” basswood project board (Green man plaque), cut to size, dimensioned and edges routed
ready to carve.
Deposit: Contact Contact: Phyllis Tweito, Education Chair, (706) 356-5819 (h) or (803) 237-0432 (m), or email: ptweito@gmail.com
Tools, Supplies, and Materials: Students need not bring any additional tools, supplies or materials. A complete “Chip Carving Kit” will be supplied for each student for use during the class. If students which to bring their own chip carving knife or other supplies, they are welcome to do so.
Each kit contains:
* There is no obligation to purchase a chip carving knife. These “loaners” will be available to all students. However, both knives are available for purchase on Bill’s website (www.carolinamountainreefs.com/store/c6/Tools_and_Supplies.html), or may be purchased at the time of the class.
Chip Carving Fundamentals
Instructor: Bill Johnson
November 11, 12, 13, 2016 (3 days; 9am-5pm)
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Chip Carving
Prerequisites: No prior woodcarving experience required.
Class Project: Each student will carve and finish a “Green man” wall plaque.
Class Description: The Chip Carving style of woodcarving is a great choice for anyone who wants to personalize his or her work in a unique and attention-getting way. In this class, students who have had no prior Chip Carving experience or wish to brush up on what they have previously learned, will learn and practice fundamental techniques that have been applied over many centuries to decorate everything from architectural building components to household items and wooden shoes. Bill will take each student, step-by-step through the processes of knife sharpening and proper holding, pattern layout, and how to remove the essential two and three sided chips that give chip carving its unique appearance. He’ll also cover “free form” designs (leaves, flowers, etc.), grid work, and lettering.
Registration and Class Size: Four (6) students minimum, ten (10) students maximum.
Tuition Cost: $150 for 3 days
Wood Cost: $20 per student includes:
One 4” x 12” x 3/8” basswood study/practice board.
One 6-3/4” x 7-3/4” x 7/16” basswood project board (Green man plaque), cut to size, dimensioned and edges routed
ready to carve.
Deposit: Contact Contact: Phyllis Tweito, Education Chair, (706) 356-5819 (h) or (803) 237-0432 (m), or email: ptweito@gmail.com
Tools, Supplies, and Materials: Students need not bring any additional tools, supplies or materials. A complete “Chip Carving Kit” will be supplied for each student for use during the class. If students which to bring their own chip carving knife or other supplies, they are welcome to do so.
Each kit contains:
- One Wayne Barton Premier Chip Carving Knife (sharpened and polished)*
- One Wayne Barton Premier Stab Knife (not in each kit, but available to use)*
- Measuring tools, design & layout tools (compass, erasers, pattern transfer materials, mechanical pencils and erasers)
- Finishing products will be available for shared use.
* There is no obligation to purchase a chip carving knife. These “loaners” will be available to all students. However, both knives are available for purchase on Bill’s website (www.carolinamountainreefs.com/store/c6/Tools_and_Supplies.html), or may be purchased at the time of the class.
