Spoon Carving for Beginners - Pilot Class

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

This is a class for beginners to learn the basics of carving spoons.  Everyone will carve a simple shape first, then have options for exploring variations.  The outline is:

- Class goals
- Safety
- Grain Observations
- Tools
- Tool Maintenance
- Carving Techniques
- Prepare the spoon blank with your pencil
- Get Carving
- Scrapers
- Finishes

TOOLS  - Loaner tools are provided, but few are needed and students will be encouraged to invest in their own, before or after the class.  

COVID - The class is online until the pandemic cases dramatically subside.  

TUITION - Pilot class tuition is $15 and is lower than subsequent classes.  

WOOD - Instructor provided, a $5 material fee.  Basswood or Alaska Yellow Cedar will be used.  These need to be picked up a little north of Beaverton, but they can be mailed if postage is reimbursed.

INSTRUCTOR - Al Plasch - Al is a club member in Ventura, CA.  He is past president of their local club and has taught beginners in a variety of settings for years.  Teaching and learning over Zoom is a new experience for many, so be prepared for many successes and a few frustrations. 

For questions, contact Larry Wade, 503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com