Cottonwood Bark Carving of Your Choice
SKU:
$60.00
$60.00
per item
Aaron and Andy Mayer 7a-e, 1-day classes, SA, SU, MO, TU, WE
July 12-16
Aaron & Andy will be working together to teach you the bark carving project of your choice. Students will learn to design, carve, shape, and detail these fun projects. Each will improve and give you new skills.
Cost is $60.00 a day and includes materials.
Choose as many days as meets your needs. After you sign up for the class, please email Andy at: [email protected] or call 719-373-2673 to let him know which project or projects you would like to ensure they have enough materials.
Projects are: *WHIMSICAL BARK HOUSE: Learn the basics of designing and carving a simple whimsical bark house. ONE DAY recommended for this project.
TWO DAYS recommended for the following projects:
*COTTAGE: Carved from two pieces of bark and joined together for a near seamless fit and, if time allows, a tree to enhance the house.
*FAIRY-TALE HOUSE or MUSHROOM HOUSE: carved from two pieces of cottonwood bark and shaped to a burl or a knot.
*TREE HOUSE: Carve a whimsical treehouse out of two pieces of cottonwood bark, shaped around a piece of found wood for the trunk.
THREE DAYS recommended for this project:
*CHURCH: This project may be a bit challenging, even for experienced carvers, but it will help take your skill to the next level. Students will begin with a piece of cottonwood bark cut out to basic shape of a church. You will learn new and different techniques to create your own customized details, using your own ideas or from pictures of churches that will be provided.
The full class fee, which includes materials, of $60/day is due at time of registration.
Number of Students: 5 minimum and 10 maximum.
This is open to carvers of all skill levels.
Tools needed: Carving knife & safety glove, 3/32 v-tool, needle file set (may be purchased from instructor for $10.00), pin vise with small drill bits, 1/8” & 1/4” #1 chisels, 5/8” #7 U-gouge. For church class only, drafting compass, ruler, & large metal file.
Questions may be directed to Andy at [email protected], or calling him at 719-373-2673
July 12-16
Aaron & Andy will be working together to teach you the bark carving project of your choice. Students will learn to design, carve, shape, and detail these fun projects. Each will improve and give you new skills.
Cost is $60.00 a day and includes materials.
Choose as many days as meets your needs. After you sign up for the class, please email Andy at: [email protected] or call 719-373-2673 to let him know which project or projects you would like to ensure they have enough materials.
Projects are: *WHIMSICAL BARK HOUSE: Learn the basics of designing and carving a simple whimsical bark house. ONE DAY recommended for this project.
TWO DAYS recommended for the following projects:
*COTTAGE: Carved from two pieces of bark and joined together for a near seamless fit and, if time allows, a tree to enhance the house.
*FAIRY-TALE HOUSE or MUSHROOM HOUSE: carved from two pieces of cottonwood bark and shaped to a burl or a knot.
*TREE HOUSE: Carve a whimsical treehouse out of two pieces of cottonwood bark, shaped around a piece of found wood for the trunk.
THREE DAYS recommended for this project:
*CHURCH: This project may be a bit challenging, even for experienced carvers, but it will help take your skill to the next level. Students will begin with a piece of cottonwood bark cut out to basic shape of a church. You will learn new and different techniques to create your own customized details, using your own ideas or from pictures of churches that will be provided.
The full class fee, which includes materials, of $60/day is due at time of registration.
Number of Students: 5 minimum and 10 maximum.
This is open to carvers of all skill levels.
Tools needed: Carving knife & safety glove, 3/32 v-tool, needle file set (may be purchased from instructor for $10.00), pin vise with small drill bits, 1/8” & 1/4” #1 chisels, 5/8” #7 U-gouge. For church class only, drafting compass, ruler, & large metal file.
Questions may be directed to Andy at [email protected], or calling him at 719-373-2673