9044. Introduction to Relief Carving
Class - Wood | This class is completed
Start your journey into relief woodcarving, which involves removing the background of an image from wood to reveal a picture or design. Beginning with a flat piece of basswood you will transfer a simple fruit design with graphite carbon transfer paper and learn to cut into the surface with various chisels and gouges to establish your design. With an emphasis on cutting effectively and safely, you'll learn make stop cuts, v cuts and slicing cuts using your own body strength as well as with the aid of a carving mallet. Finished pieces can be painted or stained outside of class. All students will finish at least one design with the option to start a second piece if time permits.
Additional Information:
- A Material fee of $20 will be added at Checkout.
- Registration will be closed one week prior to the start of class.
- Enrollment is open to students 18 +
Sara Reinthaler
Sara Reinthaler has always enjoyed making things with her hands in a variety of mediums, but discovered her love for working with wood in 2017, when she took a woodcarving class at The American Woodcarving School in New Jersey. Beginning with mostly relief carving using a mallet, chisels and gouges, she created works in both basswood and cottonwood bark. Upon moving to North Carolina in 2020, she joined the Triad Woodcarvers club where she has been honing her knife skills and was introduced to chip carving, She has entered some of her carvings into local shows in Charlotte, Hickory and Clemmons where she has received awards for multiple pieces. She loves to try new woodcarving techniques and styles and is currently working on some love spoons and hiking sticks in addition to some larger relief pieces.