Introduction to Relief Carving

Participants in this class will be provided with the materials and access to tools needed to produce a carved wall piece in basswood. You will learn the techniques and skills to use three different gouges to produce the textures that creates the shadows and depth of your project. After a time of direct instruction you will flip the board and draw out your own creation or use art provided by the instructor. The balance of the class time will be yours to work with coaching and guidance from the instructor.

Registration Includes

All tools and supplies will be provided. Class participants will leave with an 8×10 basswood relief carving but more importantly, with the knowledge and hopefully passion to continue carving!

What goes into our class pricing? As a local nonprofit, Duluth Folk School is committed to supporting both our instructors and community. We want to compensate our instructors fairly, keep class sizes small, and keep our doors open—while also keeping prices as low as we can.

Thank you for participating in our local handcraft and education economy! Together, we help keep Duluth a fun and vibrant place.

Student Requirements

• Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: This class is for anyone. No prior experience in carving or tool handling is needed.
• Best for Age: 13 and older
• You should bring: Wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting full of wood chips.  You can also bring a simple drawing of what you would like to carve (instructor will have designs available at class). 

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