Shawn Graham, of San Marco, Texas had a dream of opening a school focusing on traditional woodworking skills – Wortheffort Woodworking. He used to be an Industrial Art’s teacher (if that’s what they are called these days – those that are left), so he has a heart for young people. He has had a passion […]
- Home
- Wood Carving Tips (Page 13)
New Popular Woodworking Class on Carving a Traditional Fan
Popular Woodworking Magazine is revving up its online classes. I have recently participated in adding a class on “Fan Carving” which will go live towards the end of July. This design is that simple, yet elegant pattern that is often seen in highboys, chairs, and I have often had requests to carve this on fireplace mantels. This class shows […]
Lie-Nielsen Open House
This past Saturday, after teaching a 5-day class at the Center for Furniture Crafstmanship, I participated in the Lie-Nielsen Open House in lovely Warren, Maine. I got to see a lot of friends from the woodworking world, and also met some new ones. I enjoyed fabulous lobster that just melted in your mouth, and was […]
Center for Furniture Craftsmanship Beginning Class
Last week I taught a beginning woodcarving class at a school I have not taught at before – The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in beautiful Rockport, Maine. This school has a wonderful atmosphere of creativity and the students did a great job carving acanthus leaves, camellia flowers and even a Tudor rose! And the setting is […]
Gargoyles, Faces and More
I have not had a chance to go through all my Europe photos, but did find some fascinating photos of carved faces and gargoyles. The personalities in some of the faces are just wonderful. Penrhyn castle (where Paul Sellers has his school in Bangor, Wales) had some incredible stone carved faces as capitals. I have […]
Carving the Tudor Rose
While I was recently in England, I was so inspired by the lovely Tudor Rose – I had to carve one! Here are the step-by-step instructions. The first episode of the video is being added to my online school tonight. Here is the pdf template: Tudor Rose Template So much fun! I almost feel guilty 🙂 […]