Two Day Course
This course explains squaring of stock for the project, selection of timber, hollowing of the box, texture and colouring the surface.
The use of a locating pin enables a correct fit every time. Safety with pewter, making moulds and turning pewter is also further elements of this project.
Two Day Course
Exploring colour and texture are great ways to further enhance what can sometimes be a bland piece of wood.
The only restriction on this course is your own imagination.
Using a variety of carving, cutting, sanding and piercing tools, texture will be explored, with a view to further enhance the piece with pyrography, gilt creams and colour.
Two Day Course
Take the mystery of Hollow Forms
This course explains using tools and learning hollowing techniques.
Shape, design and proportion are key areas which are incorporated into this class.
Two Day Course
This course is run over two days and covers timber selection, tools and techniques that are required to make thin wall pieces.
Timber selection
This area covers moisture content and grain direction, also how to maintain the natural bark edge where possible.
Tools and techniques will be discussed in depth to create fluid lines and help to maintain an even wall thickness.