Description
Carved “flames” and spiral finials were a frequently used adornment on 18th century furniture. Topping off a towering Philadelphia high boy or dressing up the bonnet of a tall case clock- These carving typically started on the lathe and then were finished with carving by hand. This unique class will concentrate on the embellishments and carving that can be done on turned forms. The use of simple divisions and repetitive carving patterns can produce a wide range of effects and are easy to adapt to many projects that have parts made on a lathe. Larger scale patterns include spirals for urns or balls, barley twist columns and flames for finials. In this class each student will work on practice turnings to learn the strategies and methods used for these basic forms. You will learn a variety of layout strategies and carving techniques. Demonstration topics will include fixtures for holding turnings, indexing and layout, tool selection and reading the grain direction along with showing how to relate these ideas to more complex examples. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of this country's leading wood carvers. Some specific carving gouges will be needed. That list will be posted on the website by late November 2025.
Sign up today- space is limited. Tuition $425.00 plus materials ($49.00 plus tax)