I am teaching a class at Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indianapolis, Indiana September 16 – 20 on “Classic European Carving”. There are still a few spaces available, and even if you have never picked up a carving gouge, you can take this class. Here is the class description: “This class will cover the […]
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Metal Engraving
My father-in-law, David May, who is simply a true artist in whatever he puts his hand to (tall ship builder, Mardi-Gras walking head creator), has mastered the art of metal engraving. He has worked in steel & brass, and has a natural gift for design. I have seen metal engraving web sites, and if you are […]
And the tour concludes
Well, the “East Coast Tour” has ended. I have arrived home safely and I am tired! It’s been a really great trip – met amazing people, taught lots of carving, learned lots of things (I always learn a lot when I teach) and ate some incredible meals along the way. Everyone who hosted took great care of […]
Popular Woodworking Course Goes “Live”
The class on carving this classical design is online now through Popular Woodworking: https://www.shopwoodworking.com/classical-carving-with-mary-may The cost is $75, and it is about 2-1/2 hours of video with an introduction video which includes the tool sharpening process, a video on carving the acanthus leaf and also one on carving the shell. You can watch it as […]
East Coast Teaching Tour
I am currently on my “east coast” teaching tour. I flew into Boston last week and taught 4 people how to carve a Newport flame finial and also an acanthus leaf on a turned post. I call them the “Boston Gang” – a great group of guys. I got to stay in a beautiful older […]
New Letter Carving Video – “R” and “S”
There have been quite a few requests for a video on letter carving to be included in my online woodcarving school. I am happy to announce that I finally have this completed and it is up on the site. I also have a fancy new camera so I can film from 2 camera angles so […]