CALENDAR
Carving SIG - Daytimes
This interest list is for those who can attend at least some meetings. Monthly reminders announce upcoming topics.
DESCRIPTION
These monthly carving meetings are a combination of demo, presentation, and hands-on, open to beginners and experienced alike. Topics vary over time. Previous focus topics were on sharpening, rotary carving tools, knives, Japanese wood blocks, and chip carving.
DATES/TIMES - Monthly on the 1st Thursday. The start time is 1:00 but you are free to arrive anytime after noon to eat, hangout, and perhaps do some personal work.
NOTE: There is a second Carving SIG meeting in the evenings on third Thursdays at the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers in Multnomah Village. To register for this series, click here.
LOCATION - Woodcraft store, Tigard, 12020 SW Main Street.
COST - Free, however, the real cost is you sharing your experience, questions, successes, and frustrations so we all can learn from and help each other.
COORDINATOR is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com), but expect others to pitch in over time (this could be you!).
Clear Coat Finishes Workshop
Our monthly get togethers have a different focus topic every month. This time the focus is on clear finishes for carvings as a follow-up to the March monthly Zoom program, which you can watch online here.
Before we meet we will have finished sample boards with a variety of the clear finishes mentioned in the Zoom program - shellac, oils, waxes, and synthetics. During this meeting we will review some of the highlights of the earlier program, evaluate the finished sample boards, and have the opportunity to apply a finish of your choice to a new board. You will also be able to take a sample board home to try later.
DATES/TIMES - Daytimes 1:00-3:00, with option to arrive after noon to eat, work, or chat.
PREREQUISITE: None.
LOCATION - Woodcraft, Tigard
COST - free except for you sharing your experience, questions, successes, and frustrations so we all can learn from and help each other.
Introduction to Carving (Incised)
One 2 1/2 hour session
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
The incised carving style typically creates line drawings etched into the surface of wood (or linoleum, gourds, soap, etc.) and can be done safely with one tool.
This workshop is for those who have never carved or want to try incised carving. It is hands-on, in-person. You will be provided with free Basswood, a loaner V-tool and several patterns to choose from. During the class you will carve the Dogs Welcome Sign and be encouraged to plan a second project afterwards.
DATES/TIMES - 2 1/2 hours, date as noted
COST - free tuition, free wood, free loaner V tool
WORKSHOP LEADER is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com)
WOOD - Basswood or White Pine will be provided.
INTEREST LIST - not yet a class
Caricature Carving with Terry Moss
We want to make sure there is enough interest before scheduling the next class, which requires five minimum. Signing up for the interest list does not commit you, but does mean you will have first opportunity to sign up.
Terry Moss is a skilled caricature carver, and happens to be the president of the Capitol WoodCarvers Club in Salem. In this weekend workshop we will probably carve the Santa figure,; and on your own or in future classes, you can carve the other figures shown.
The class is intended for beginner and intermediate carvers. The figure is carved out of 2x2x12 Basswood which will be roughed out ahead of time so students can concentrate on the essential carving. The exact figure to be carved depends on the timing for the class.
The class will tentatively be taught at Kelley Stadelman's studio in North Plains.
COST - $175.
PREREQUISITES - Beginner or intermediate level carver or above with some experience using a carving knife.
FOOD - Snacks and beverages provided.
TOOLS - You will need to provide your own tools, but they are modest - detail knife, small V tool, micro gouge. Some might be available to loan.
LIABILITY WAIVER - Before the class you will need to sign a typical form to waive liability for Kelley and the Oregon Carvers Guild.
CARVING SAFETY - You must read the relevant parts of our draft carving safety manual and be prepared to follow those practices.
COVID - What, me worry? Yes, we will, and you should plan on standard protocols of staying home if sick, living with some who is, recently exposed, etc.
CANCELLATION - Full refund if cancelled within 14 days of the class start. Half refund if cancelled 7 to 14 days of the start, and no refund if cancelled within 7 days, UNLESS we can find a substitute attendee.
For questions contact class coordinator
Larry Wade (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com).
Sharpening is intimidating for new carvers. This class gives you an essential foundation for stropping correctly. Sharpening is a career-long journey; this is your chance to start. Future classes will cover more advanced sharpening techniques and problem solving.
HANDOUT - A handout is downloadable by clicking here, and a 30 minute supporting video is viewable by clicking here. You need to review them prior to the class since they are the basis for what will be practiced.
COVID & FLU - If you are sick, not fully recovered, or living with someone who is please cancel and attend a future monthly session.
COST - $30 for tuition. Leather for making your own strops are usually available at the class for $10 and green honing compound for $5.
WORKSHOP LEADER - Roger Crooks or Larry Wade
TOOLS - If you have any, bring your own knife, gouge, V tool, strop and honing compound. However, practice tools and loaner strops are available so you don't have to bring anything.
This is an interest list only, not yet a class
This class will eventually be delivered in three sessions.
Most of two sessions will focus on carving a wood spirit. The first session will start with a talk on harvesting and preparing a walking stick and the last part of the final session will explore finishing topics. The same techniques of face carving can be applied to a variety of objects.
This class is designed for those not familiar with carving a wood spirit or face carving in general. Terry developed his techniques over 25 years, incorporating the ideas of several well known carving professionals. The course is hands on, and the material will be greenwood walking sticks or dowels (see note below). Students need a carving glove, strop and three carving tools - a carving knife, V tool and a deepish gouge gouges (like #11, #9 or #8) in 1/4 or 3/16 widths), palm or long handled. If you need tools, glove or strop we might be able to find loaners, contact us. The class outline is:
NOTE - The instructor will provide a walking stick for $10, to be picked up near North Portland, or you can provide your own. Mailing options are possible if reimbursed.
INSTRUCTOR - Terry Burnside
For questions, contact Terry Burnside at 850-629-7144 or email at
terry.burnside@gmail.com
More Caricature Carving with Terry Moss
Terry Moss is a skilled caricature carver and the president of the Capitol WoodCarvers Club in Salem. In this weekend workshop you will carve either the one of two pirates. However, depending on class interest, you may have an opportunity to carve Uncle Sam, Willy Wonka, or a Pilgrim.
The class is intended for beginner and intermediate carvers but more experienced are welcome. The figure is carved from 2x2x12 Basswood which will be roughed out ahead of time so students can concentrate on the essential carving and have a hope of getting done in the weekend.
MINIMUM - Five paying students, otherwise it will be rescheduled or cancelled.
COST - $150
FOOD - You bring your own lunch, but coffee/tea/water/sodas/snacks provided.
TOOLS - You will need to provide your own tools, carving glove, and thumb guard. Tools will be a detail knife, small V tool, and small gouges. Palm tools from our Tool Library will be available to use during the class.
LIABILITY WAIVER - Before the class you will need to sign a typical form to waive liability for the host facility and the Oregon Carvers Guild.
CARVING SAFETY - You must read the relevant parts of our carving safety manual and be prepared to follow those practices.
Ahmad Rauofi will teach Nuristani Chip Carving, a technique he learned in Kabul, Afghanistan while attending a three year post high school woodworking and carving program. It is done not with a western style chip carving knife but with a standard single bevel chisel in the range of 13-16mm.
NOTE - The class is being produced by Gerard Accessories. Details like length of time, cost, and location are being determined now.
INSTRUCTOR - Ahmad Rauofi
For questions, contact Stacey Gerard at StaceyMGirard@girardaccessories.com
Address: Oregon Carvers Guild, 3110 NW Linmere Dr, Portland, Oregon 97229Email: oregoncarvers@gmail.com
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