Wood and Stone Carving

With John Thompson

July 7 - 13, 2024

Location: Grunewald Guild

Address: 19003 River Road, Leavenworth, WA, USA

Will I need to work outside of class?:
Yes, participants wishing to create complex or ambitious projects should expect to spend additional time working outside of class.

What can I expect to create?:
Faculty will work with the students to help design or suggest projects appropriate to their experience or lack of experience in this type of sculpture creating. Students should expect to accomplish wood relief carving, simple carving in the round. Soapstone, slate and some limestone will also be available to experience.

Do I need experience to take this class?:
All experience levels welcome, including beginners

What do I need to bring to class?:
Clothing that does not mind getting dusty. Sketchbooks are great. If participants have their own tools, they should bring them. However I will have enough tools for all to use. Stone and wood will be provided.

Minimum/Maximum age of participant:
12-105. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a responsible adult with them.

  • Commuter – $115.00
  • Cabin – $1,180.00
  • Private Queen Room + Shared Bath – $940.00
  • Private Twin Room + Shared Bath – $940.00
  • Shared Room + Shared Bath – $610.00
  • Yurt – $730.00
  • Library Dorm – $460.00
  • RV with Electric: 125V/30 Amp – $460.00
  • RV with Electric: 25V/20 Amp – $460.00
  • Personal Tent or Car Camping – $400.00
REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE
REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

This program begins Sunday July 7, and ends Saturday July 13. The fees listed at right include lodging and all meals (except “Commuter”, which includes a Commuter Meal Plan).  An additional sliding scale Course Fee is required.  For more information on our pricing, see our Pricing page.

Ever try stone or wood carving?  This course is your chance!

The wood is basswood (the type of wood used in carving carousels, gnomes, critters…).  The stone is soapstone, slate, limestone, marble. 

Tools will be provided for both medium – mostly handtools, with some power tools.  If you have a favorite tool of your own, bring it along

We will make beautiful art, one chip or handful of dust at time.

The course includes an introduction to the tools (including tool selection, purchasing considerations for home, and sharpening), materials, and proper safety procedures.  We’ll also talk about design, with attention to individual projects.  Then – lots and lots of carving and sculpting!  The instructor will be around for advice and help as needed.

 

About the Faculty

John Thompson

John received his degree in Fine Arts from the University of North Dakota, were intaglio (etching) and drawing were his foundations. Asked to design the ponies for the Carousel for Missoula, his work with the carousel became a transitional point into carving and sculpting. John is serious about art but his art is full of humor. […]

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