CALENDAR
Introduction to Carving (WHITTLING)
This class has a morning and an afternoon option - pick one or the other when you register. If both sessions are full, please put your name on the waitlist, and I'll schedule another session at a mutually agreeable time.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Whittling is carving with a knife. The Otter project is a great grain training exercise while helping you develop knife handling skills. The otter is three dimensional, in the round. The tail can be carved flat to make a letter opener.
This workshop is for those who have never carved or want to try whittling You are provided with free wood, a loaner tool, pattern, glove, and thumb guard. During the class you will carve the Otter.
DATES/TIMES - 2 1/2 hours, date as noted
COST - free tuition, free wood, free loaner tool
WORKSHOP LEADER is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com)
WOOD - Basswood
Eastside Carver's Gathering
Registration is not required but OK
3 Hour Session
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION A simple project will be available for beginners who would like to learn and for intermediate carvers that want a little quick fun whittle. It requires only one carving knife and a fairly small block of wood. Gloves are recommended, of course, because the carving is small and the carver needs to hold the piece.
Wood will be provided. There will be a few pieces in different stages of completion so you can visualize the process.
Bring your own carving knife and safety gear like gloves if you have them. However, a few gloves and knives will be available for new carvers to use. Our gatherings are always the first Saturday of the month.
If you are a carver and would just like to meet and talk with other carvers, you are welcome to come. Bring your own project to work on and share techniques, interests and a good time.
Please join us. Just show up. No registration is necessary.
LOCATION
Morningstar Assisted Living, 3140 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR
QUESTIONS?
Contact Tom Rich. (tom@tomrich.me)
INTEREST LIST - for future classes
Caricature Carving with Terry Moss
Terry Moss is a skilled caricature carver and the president of the Capitol WoodCarvers Club in Salem. He regularly teaches a weekend caricature carving class in Salem, the Oregon Coast, or the Portland area. If you are interested in knowing about future classes, put your name on this list. There is no obligation.
The class is intended for beginner and intermediate carvers. The seasonal figure is usually carved out of 2x2x12 Basswood which will be roughed out ahead of time so students can concentrate on the essential carving. The exact figure to be carved depends on the timing for the class..
COST - varies sometimes but usually in the $125-150 range, depending on location and whether space needs to be rented.
PREREQUISITES - Beginner or intermediate level carver or above with some experience using a carving knife.
FOOD - you usually bring your own.
TOOLS - You will need to provide your own (sharp) tools, but they are modest - detail knife, small V tool, micro gouge. Some might be available to loan.
CARVING SAFETY - You should read the relevant parts of our carving safety manual and be prepared to follow those practices.
COVID/FLU - What, me worry? Yes, we will, and you should plan on standard protocols of staying home if sick, living with some who is, recently exposed, etc.
For questions contact Terry Moss at tbmoss@msn.com or Larry Wade, lpwade@gmail.com
Introduction to Carving (RELIEF)
Register for either the morning or the afternoon session, pick one
If both sessions of the class are full, please put your name on the waitlist.
Relief is one of the main carving styles-others are chip and in-the-round. The flower project is from May May's free video series and uses three basic carving gouges (V, #3, and #7) as well as a mallet. It helps you learn yet again about grain training while helping you develop tool handling skills.
This workshop is for those who have never carved or want to try. You are provided with free wood, loaner tools, and pattern. During the class you will flower petal using basswood. If you've done this project, we'll select another, and if Basswood seems to simple, you can try a hardwood.
DATES/TIMES - 3 hours, date as noted
COST - free tuition, free wood, free loaner tools
5th Annual Club Picnic Potluck & Swap Meet
South Beaverton / Aloha (Cooper Mtn)
Address will be given later
The picnic gets us together for food, fun, fellowship, and a bit of education. Spouses, mates, and friends welcome. This year Julie Niemeyer and her husband Gordy are hosting us at their gorgeous shop and lawn located located in the South Beaverton/Aloha area.
Please bring carvings to show, whether finished or in process. Don't be shy.
We'll have a swap meet so bring carving-related things or wood that you want to sell or give away. If you have a fair amount, please bring a card or other kind of table, but we'll have a few to use.
The club will provide beverages, burgers, and eating gear, and we ask that you bring something for the potluck and a chair.
When you register, know that you can cancel. We're trying to get a sense of how many to plan for. The registration process allows you to indicate how many others are in your party.
For questions Larry Wade, lpwade@gmail.com, 503-312-7745 Jim Spitzer, spitzerjames2@gmail.com, 503-381-8972
Introduction to Carving (POWER)
Power carving is done with many tools, but this class will use a Dremel or Dremel-like rotary tool with a few common burrs. This tool has the motor in the handpiece making it easier to control. The handpiece is also smaller than the traditional Dremel. The side effects are that it has less power but is also a bit safer than more powerful tool. The class will carve a styilized bird as a means to experience different burrs, talk about safety, and explore other rotary tools including Foredom and Micro Motor.
COST - free tuition, free wood. Club members have access to borrowing some rotary tools from our Tool Library, a benefit of membership.
How to Make Comfort Birds
Free 3 hour classes to be scheduled based on interest
Many want to learn how to make comfort birds, and we want to help. We will schedule free workshops based on interest. Separate classes will focus on carving them with a knife or with rotary power tools (like a Dremel).
Power tools are used to make birds out of hard woods like Walnut and Maple, while soft woods like Basswood and Butternut can be carved by hand with a knife and a safety glove. Some can be made in combination - roughed out with power and finished by carving.
The general steps are:
- cut 2" x 2" x 5" or 10" long blocks - use a template to mark the top and side profiles - use a band saw to cut the blank - remove the edges and roughly shape the bird - refine the carving - sand by power, by hand, or a combination - apply a finish - put in a velvet bag and give to a delighted user
- cut 2" x 2" x 5" or 10" long blocks
- use a template to mark the top and side profiles
- use a band saw to cut the blank
- remove the edges and roughly shape the bird
- refine the carving
- sand by power, by hand, or a combination
- apply a finish
- put in a velvet bag and give to a delighted user
We'll provide the wood and everything you need. You may not be able to finish during the workshop, but you can checkout tools and supplies to complete the work at home.
For the definitive article on making comfort birds, click here.
DATES/TIMES - to be scheduled once a few express an interst
COST - Free
Contact Larry Wade at 503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com for questions, otherwise register your interest.
Introduction to Carving (INCISED)
The incised carving style typically creates line drawings etched into the surface of wood (or linoleum, gourds, soap, etc.) and can be done safely with one tool.
This workshop is for those who have never carved or want to try incised carving. It is hands-on, in-person. You will be provided with free Basswood, a loaner V-tool and several patterns to choose from. During the class you will carve the Dogs Welcome Sign and be encouraged to plan a second project afterwards.
COST - free tuition, free wood, free loaner V tool
WOOD - Basswood or White Pine will be provided.
This class has a morning and an afternoon option - pick one or the other when you register. If both sessions are full, please put your name on the waitlist.
Address: Oregon Carvers Guild, 3110 NW Linmere Dr, Portland, Oregon 97229Email: oregoncarvers@gmail.com
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