
Carving & Artwork
Woodworking classes in carving, sculpture, northwest coast arts, and marquetry.
Carving & Artwork Courses
Julian Watts
5 Days, Open to All
In this five-day class we will use both traditional and experimental carving techniques to create handheld sculptures that blur the line between functional objects and abstract works of art. By integrating the processes of spoon carving, expressive drawing, and power carving, students will leave the class not only with a robust carving skillset, but also an expanded view of what is possible at the intersection of traditional craft, art, and design.
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Tom Henscheid
Weekend, For Beginners
This weekend class is designed to introduce you to the wonderful self-sufficient world of tool forging.
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James Johnson
10 Days, Open To All
This ten-day class will teach the fundamentals of designing, drawing, carving, and painting a formline panel with Tlingit carver James Johnson.
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Tom Henscheid
Weekend Class, Open to All
In this two-day course, students will create their own path in spoon carving by learning various spoon carving designs and techniques that they can replicate and practice on their own.
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Xwalacktun (Rick Harry)
5 Days, Open to All
In this weeklong course, students will be guided by Squamish and Kwakwak’wakw master carver Xwalacktun (Rick Harry) in the creation of their own relief carving inspired by Coast Salish traditions.
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Elizabeth Weber
5 Days, Open to All
In this one-week course, students will spend time turning various bowl shapes, using turning tools and mini, benchtop lathes to achieve their desired shape.
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James Johnson
5 Days, Open To All
This five-day class will teach the fundamentals of designing, drawing, and carving a formline circular panel with Tlingit carver James Johnson.
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Tom Henscheid
Weekend, Open to All
This weekend class is designed to introduce you to the wonderful self-sufficient world of tool forging.
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Tom Henscheid
Weekend Class, Open to All
In this two-day course, students will create their own path in spoon carving by learning various spoon carving designs and techniques that they can replicate and practice on their own.
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Sarah Watlington
5 Days, Open to All
In this technique-based five-day class, artist and furniture maker Sarah Watlington will teach the art of shop-sawn veneering, parquetry, unconventional inlay, and how to utilize precious small pieces of wood– from exotic offcuts to tree branches– for maximum effect.
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Kelly Parker
Weekend, Open to All
In this weekend course, you will be developing confidence in your furniture design skills by sketching, making models, creating construction drawings, and making full-sized mockups.
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James Johnson
5 Days, Open To All
Scholarships Available
Learn history, culture, and technical skills of carving and formline design with Tlingit artist James Johnson of Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi (Eagle Killer Whale) Clan while carving a paddle using yellow cedar.
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