ARTS 107-90 : Back to Whittling

Feb 27, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Continue to expand your whittling skills. Using just a knife, you complete woodcarving or whittling projects. This class reinforces the safety and techniques for developing a lifetime hobby. Other projects will be available to challenge you to continue whittling. This class builds on the basic carving-in-the-round, low-relief, or chip carving techniques. This class presents the steps for planning, roughing out, detailing, and finishing a carving project.

Instructor: Michael Denton
Tuition: $49
Estimated cost for additional supplies, $15
Location: PHCC in Franklin County (Rocky Mount) Room 217

Supplies and Tools –
Provided by the instructors:

• Carving blanks for class projects
• Carver's goodie bag
• Protective thumbs
• Finishing supplies
• Carving project instructions
• Class handouts and project sheets
• Carving resource list

Provided by participants: Can be purchased through Woodcraft Supply- (540) 366-7144 -1445 Towne Square Blvd NW
Roanoke, VA or similar woodworking supply house
• A sharp carving knife, A six-inch ruler, Pencils (two #2, sharpened), Strop and sharpening supplies
• Bag lunch (snack) and beverage container
 Optional: Favorite paints and brushes, A small “V” or “U” gouge


Don't forget to register a week prior to class!