Wood Carving with Mike Kapetan
length: 6 sessions (2 hrs each)
Size: 12 people
Price: $300 - $530 *
type: skill development
AGES: 16+ **
* Price varies based on the tool kit chosen at checkout.
* Includes a month of membership at Maker Works!
** We may consider MOTIVATED younger people with a parent in the class.
Dates and Times: Sundays, Sep. 29th - Nov. 3rd
Registration ends Sunday, Sep. 15th
This class meets Sundays, 8am - 10am Sep. 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, and Nov. 3rd.
There is an expectation that you will continue making progress on your work between sessions.
What am I getting myself into?
Mike Kapetan working on a bas relief of a platonic solid
Dive into the transformative art of wood carving with the distinguished sculptor Mike Kapetan in a comprehensive workshop over six sessions. Each two-hour class is structured to progress from the material aspects of wood carving to the creation of freeform art pieces. We’ll start with a foundation: clamping your material, learning about wood, keeping your tools sharp, and maintaining proper body form. Each session will start with a ‘chalk talk’ presentation followed by a deep hands-on experience that builds towards the next, culminating in the crafting of a bas-relief of a Platonic solid and a unique, free form, freehand carving.
Mike Kapetan, a master sculptor with an extensive background in the academic, spiritual, and scientific realms of art, brings his profound knowledge and passion to this workshop. As you advance through the sessions, you will delve into the realms of depth perception and tonal transitions, draw inspiration from historic woodcarvers, and learn of techniques like kerf sawing and adze carving. This series promises to equip you with a solid understanding of wood, tool maintenance, and carving techniques along with space for open discussion and personal development under the guidance of one of the most respected names in the field. Whether you're an aspiring carver or looking to deepen your skills, this workshop is an invaluable opportunity to explore the art of wood carving in a rich, immersive environment.
This course includes a month of membership providing you with access to the shop beyond the class. While you will have all the tools necessary to progress between classes, you’ll have access to much more at the shop!
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Gloves Required
Please bring a pair of leather or kevlar gloves, available from your local hardware store.
Required Tools
9/20/2024 - At this time anyone registering will need to bring their own kit and choose option 2. Maker Works will provide for each attendee a wood carving kit (to keep!) with everything needed to get started. It will arrive sharp enough to begin carving, though we’ll quickly get into how to keep them sharp! See details below to see what is included, and choose option 1 when checking out.
If you would like to provide your own kit, choose option 2 when checking out. Whatever you bring must include what’s in the ‘Bring Your Own Kit’ below. If you’re not sure the tools are sharp, contact us two weeks prior to class and we’ll discuss your options.
Option 1) $230 - Maker Works Provided Kit:
Option 2) $0 - Bring Your Own Kit - Should include the following items (or near equivalent):
1/4" Straight Single Bevel Chisel
#3 1" Gouge
#5 3/4" Gouge
#9 1/4" Gouge
400/1000 Diamond or Water Stone
Leather Strop w/Compound
15oz Mallet
Recommended Reading
Sharpening Carving Tools for Beginners by Lora S. Irish
Understanding Wood by R. Bruce Hoadley
The Soul of a Tree by George Nakashima
Carve a World of Gnomes by Nikki Reese