Mountain Man Face
MARK GARGAC Mountain Man Face
2-day class, 13a-b; SA 7/8-SU 7/9
This is a two-day class. A brief discussion on facial anatomy and the placement of the facial features on your rough out will take place before the carving begins. The carving is in full relief 3/4 profile and can be mounted on a live edge oval or round. Carving measures 12x6x3-inches in depth. Emphasis on the class will be assisting each carver in obtaining an enjoyable experience in carving a Mountain Man face and to hopefully aid each with a satisfying wood carving project.
The full 2-day class fee of $125 is due at time of registration. Cost of the blank, $30, will be payable to Mark on the day of the class.
Number of students: 8 minimum, 10 maximum. This is open to carvers of all skill levels.
Tools needed: Bring all sharp tools you may have. Each carver will be carving off of an instructor supplied carving vice and carving bench. (Mark will help you set your carving up on the vice for safe carving if you want.) Mark uses tools mainly with a #3, #5, #7, #9, and #11 sweep, ranging in sizes from 6mm through-30mm. Small micro carving tools ranging from 2-5 mm and a medium to large V-tool. A couple of sharp knives will also be needed. Bring a carving glove if you have one. Bring a wood carving mallet if you have one but it is not extremely necessary.
Questions may be directed to Mark at mgargac@comcast.net.