Make and Take: Hand Carved Wooden Maple Leaf- w/ Caroline

Immortalize a piece of Fall by carving a Rocky Mountain Maple Leaf out of wood!

In this class, you will gain familiarity with hand carving tools, the types of cuts possible with two distinct wood carving tools, how to achieve depth in the design, and how to sculpt a design out of wood using a reductive method. This art form is relaxing and satisfying - come watch your art come to life with each bit of wood you carve away. This class is designed for beginners, no prior wood carving experience is necessary. All materials are provided and you will take home your leaf carving.

As a part of the course, you’ll learn:

• Which wood species are best for hand carving
• How to transfer a design from paper to wood
• How to use hand carving tools (chip carving knife and #5 Gouge) to create a relief of a Rock Mountain Maple Leaf
• A variety of cuts & techniques for each tool
• Strategies for how to achieve depth in your design
• How to approach a reductive method of sculpting
• Guidance on where to buy tools if you choose to continue your wood carving journey

Caroline is a wood carver specializing in relief carvings using hand tools, a CNC router table, and responsibly sourced wood wherever possible. Caroline primarily creates nature-based designs such as flowers, animals, and topographical maps with the goal of connecting people to the beauty in nature. See her work here.