Woodworking
Carving Afternoon (Free)
Gather with other woodcarvers to share tips, explore different techniques, and work on individual carving projects.
Meeting Times
- Sun, 7/23/2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sun, 7/23/2023
Closed
About
More a weekly gathering than a formal class, Carving Afternoon is open to beginners as well as experienced woodcarvers.
Each session begins with basic safety and carving instruction, so beginners should plan to arrive promptly at 1 pm. Blanks for a simple carving project and all tools will be provided.
More experienced carvers should bring a project to work on as well as any personal carving tools, although BARN tools also are available. Once beginners are engaged in their projects, there will be time at each session to explore more complicated techniques, discuss carving traditions, learn about topics such as sharpening or wood selection, and get advice about the best way to proceed.
Details
- Free for members and guests. No registration is required.
- You must wear closed-toe shoes and safety glasses, tie back long hair, and avoid dangling jewelry or clothing.
- Carving Afternoon overlaps with open studio, which lasts until 6 pm, so participants are welcome to continue carving beyond the time this event ends. Open studio is free to members, and $20 for guests. Open studio also has prerequisites (see below).
Project
Work on your own project or one provided for beginners, which will be a simple basswood figure or design. The projects shown are by BARN members.
Materials
All materials and tools are provided at no cost for the instructor-led project. Participants must bring materials for their independent projects.
Prerequisites
None. However, if you want to use power tools to prepare your own carving blanks or do any other work in the shop, you need to qualify for open studio use:
- You must take Orientation to the Woodshop. Plus you must take Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1 if you want to use the table saw, jointer, planer, miter saw or drill press and Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2 if you want to use the bandsaw, stationary sanders, router or router table, and scroll saw.
Class Policies
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Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy
- View BARN's current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program.
Instructors or Guides
Jeff Iller
