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SUMMARY:Bowl Carving with Axe\, Adze\, and Gouge
URL:https://feralskills.com/events/bowl-carving-with-axe-adze-and-gouge-202
 6-12-04
STATUS:CONFIRMED
DESCRIPTION:Make the wood chips fly! This course is for students ready to s
 tand at the chopping block and learn to use classic wooden bowl-carving ha
 nd tools–the adze\, axe\, gouge\, push knife\, and others. This class will
  explore many topics including selection of wood stock\, elements of bowl 
 design\, strategies for hand-hewing\, sharpening skills\, and techniques f
 or finishing. Students will start with a birch log and end with a spectacu
 lar bowl (or two!) with graceful lines and smooth surfaces. The shape and 
 style of the bowl connects directly to how the tools themselves function–t
 he classic handcrafted lines echo the Scandinavian bowl carving tradition 
 that reaches back hundreds of years. During the shaping of the bowl\, stud
 ents will learn to use appropriate tools as well as hold devices such as w
 edges and blocking. Both a chopping block and a bowl-carving bench will be
  utilized. Techniques for managing the drying of a green wood bowl will al
 so be covered. As time allows\, students may experiment with a second bowl
  style\, if desired. A variety of tools\, books on traditional bowl carvin
 g\, and other resource materials will be provided for students to use duri
 ng the workshop. This is a physically demanding class. Students should exp
 ect the tool use to be similar to swinging a hammer for an extended period
  of time. Breaks and rest time will be as needed by each individual. Stude
 nts ages 16+ may register for this course independently. Required Tools So
 ft leaded pencil Optional Tools Eye protection - usually not needed and av
 ailable at the school\, but you may wish to bring your own for fit and com
 fort Gloves (leather or carving for those with tender hands.
LOCATION:North House Folk School\, Grand Marais\, MN
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