Eastside Carvering Gathering
Registration is not required but OK
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 - Fish Carving
Possible class in Portland with Dale Barrett
Dale is a noted fish carver and instructor based in Redmond, Oregon, where he usually holds his week-long classes. We are exploring the idea of having him teach in the Portland area, probably for a week class, but perhaps there could be shorter variations.
The idea is that Ray Dodge would be at the class too.
More information about Dale is on his Facebook page, click here.
COST - TBD
DURATION - TBD
For questions contact Larry Wade, lpwade@gmail.com
Carving SIG - Daytimes
This interest list is for those who can attend at least some meetings. Monthly reminders announce upcoming topics.
DESCRIPTION
These monthly carving meetings focus on carving, usually working on unfinished projects, but attendees could start a new project, sharpen, etc.
DATES/TIMES - Monthly on the 1st Wednesday. The start time is 1:00 but you are free to arrive anytime after noon to eat, hangout, and perhaps do some personal work.
NOTE: There is an Evening group that also meets on the first Wednesday but from 7:00-9:00pm, arrive anytime after 6:30.
NOTE: In addiiton, there is the Eastside Carving Gathering meetings near NW 31st and Sandy from 10:00-1:00, but not every month.
LOCATION - Larry Wade's shop just north of Beaverton
COST - Free, however, the real cost is you sharing your experience, questions, successes, and frustrations so we all can learn from and help each other.
COORDINATOR is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com), but expect others to pitch in over time (this could be you!).
These monthly carving meetings are focused on carving, either working on a project you started or beginning a new one from patterns, magazines, books, or roughouts the club has. Beginners and experienced welcome. Physical shop space is limited; it usually isn't a problem, but you have to register to make sure.
DATES/TIMES - 1st Wednesday. The start time is 1:00 but you are free to arrive anytime after 12:30.
NOTE: There is an Evening Carving SIG meeting on the first Wednesday, same format, same location, except it starts at 7:00 pm (look at the Calendar here).
NOTE: In addiiton, there is an Eastside Carving Gathering that meets on the first Saturdays at 3140 NE Sandy Blvd from 10:00-1:00, click here for information.
LOCATION - Larry Wade's shop, about 5 minutes north-ish of the Murray or Bethany exits off Hwy 26. Address sent when you register
COORDINATOR is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com).
Carving SIG - Evenings (1st Wednesday)
DATES/TIMES - First Wednesday. The start time is 7:00pm but you are free to arrive anytime after 6:30.
NOTE: There is an Daytime Carving SIG meeting on the 1st Wednesdays, same format, same location, except it starts at 1:00 pm (look at the Calendar here).
LOCATION - Larry Wade's shop, about 5 minutes north-ish of the Murray or Bethany exits off Hwy 26. The address is sent when you register.
Introduction to Carving (RELIEF)
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
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
WORKSHOP LEADER is Larry Wade, (503-312-7745, lpwade@gmail.com)
WOOD - Basswood
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.
Sharpening is intimidating for new carvers. This class gives you an essential foundation for stropping correctly. Sharpening is a career-long journey; this is your chance to start. Future classes will cover more advanced sharpening techniques and problem solving.
HANDOUT - A handout is downloadable by clicking here, and a 30 minute supporting video is viewable by clicking here. You need to review them prior to the class since they are the basis for what will be practiced.
COVID & FLU - If you are sick, not fully recovered, or living with someone who is please cancel and attend a future session.
COST - $30 for tuition. Leather for making your own strops are usually available at the class for $10.
WORKSHOP LEADER - Roger Crooks or Larry Wade
TOOLS - If you have them, bring your own knife, gouge, V tool, strop and honing compound. However, practice tools and loaner strops are available so you don't have to bring anything.
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