Scandinavian Flat-Plane Figure Carving: Sea Captain (Online)
Class Details
- Schedule: Three Wednesdays, May 6-20 (6:00-7:30 pm CT)
- Location: This was an online class hosted on Zoom.
- Instructor: Charles Banks
- Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly
Description
Join Vesterheim Gold Medalist Charles Banks as he guides you through the creation of your very own flat plane figure carving. For this class, we will carve a Scandinavian classic, a stylized Sea Captain.
Following the tradition of flat plane figure carving, you will use only a single knife to carve out this character. You will receive an overview of the history and traditions of this style of carving, be introduced to the cuts and techniques of the reductive carving process, and learn finishing techniques – all culminating in your very own carving. Live instruction and video tutorials will be utilized as educational tools, as well as practice sticks, a unique “head study,” and printed imagery of your character.
Enrollment Deadline
This course is no longer open for registration. Check out our current and upcoming classes for other opportunities to join!
Woodcarving classes are supported by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from the Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust.
Figure carving and kolrosing classes are supported in part by generous gifts to the Vesterheim Annual Fund in Memory of Harley Refsal.