Additional $40.00 Material Fee Payable To The Instructor At Start Of Class

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CARVING SHELLS, SCROLLS AND ROSETTES

This class is designed to be an introduction to basic wood carving of Shells and Scrolls. This class will be perfect for any woodworker who wants to take their art to the next level. With a creative mixture of lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on experience, you will:

• Learn the anatomy of wood and how this knowledge will guide your decisions as you begin to create your work of art.
• Learn the various tools and woods available and how each has their purpose.
• Learn to make mistakes on paper before transferring those ideas into wood.
• Be introduced to the design process and ways to embellish your artwork as well as giving it the character that is specific to your style and design.
• Learn the basic techniques of perspective, proportions, and symmetry before starting their project.

Every project begins with an understanding of how to visualize the finished work and thinking in 3-dimensions.The student that completes this 2-day class will come away with a beautifully handcrafted work of art by their own hands under the guidance of a world-renowned master woodcarver, Boris Khechoyan.

Recommended tools and materials required: Boris will introduce and demonstrate some of the basic wood carving tools and how they are used, maintained and kept sharp to provide the best results.

You may choose one small from (2-6 mm), one medium from (10-12 mm), and one large from (16-20 mm) tool from each sweep.

• Straight Chisel: 02mm - 06mm, 10mm - 12mm, 16mm - 20mm
• Straight Gouge: Sweep #4 04mm - 08mm, 10mm - 12mm, 16mm - 20mm
• Straight Gouge: Sweep #7 04mm - 06mm, 08mm -12mm, 16mm - 20mm
• Spade Gouge: Sweep #7 10mm, 16mm (optional)
• Straight Gouge: Sweep#10 03mm -06mm , 10mm - 12mm , 16mm - 20mm 
• Straight V-Chisel: 04mm - 10mm need only one
• Knife or Scalpel: Solid blade only.
• Mallet
• Combination Sharpening Stone: Medium and Fine
• Optional: Waterproof Sandpaper-360 grade

To make your learning experience complete and enjoyable, it is essential that you have the recommended tools listed. 

Class Schedule

Saturday Morning

Introduction and workshop overview

Presentation: Lecture, Demonstration, Hands-on Experience:

• • Preparing for your project.

  • Preparing your workspace

  • Choosing the correct woods for your project-Anatomy

  • Choosing the correct tools for your project

  • Care of your tools

  • Designing on paper prior to transferring into wood

  • Transferring your design onto wood

  • Preparing for carving

Saturday Afternoon

• • Carving your artwork: Hands-on Experience

  • One-on-One guidance through your project

  • Thinking in 3-Dimensions

  • Clean -up

Sunday Morning

• • Presentation Overview

  • Maintaining your tools for your project

  • Continuing with your project: Hands-on Experience

  • One-on-One guidance through your project

Sunday Afternoon

• • Continuing with your project

  • Q & A Session

  • Closing

  • Clean-Up

BORIS KHECHOYAN

MASTER WOODCARVER

1345 N Red Gum Ave Unit #6 Anaheim, CA 92806 (714) 743-1117 ·

boriskhechoyan@gmail.com

www.woodcarver4u.com