Wood Carving: Fantasy Animals – Default Quarter Name

Class Overview

Practice the art of whittling! In this hands-on class, carve and paint your own one-of-a-kind “alebrije” animal figurine, a Mexican folk art tradition from the state of Oaxaca.

Supplies Needed (Students must bring the items listed below to the class)

• Whittler’s detail knife / sharpen carving knife (recommended: KN13 Flexcut knife)
• Carving gouge set (recommended: Mikisyo Power Grip Carving Tools 7 Piece Set)
• Thumb guard and/or cut-resistant gloves
• Leather honing strop with polishing compound (recommended: BeaverCraft Leather Honing Strop with Polishing Compound LS2P1SR41 3”x 8”)
• Double Sided Leather Stropping Kit for Knife Sharpening Vegetable Tanned Leather for Stopping Tools)
• Pencil

Learning Objectives

• Obtain knowledge of whittling
• Understand the use of tools
• Carve safely and with confidence
• Be familiar with how to select woods depending on projects
• Make the basic cuts and techniques
• Understand how to sharpen the tools

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

• Anyone interested in trying the art of whittling – beginners welcome!
• People looking for a new hobby, creative outlet, or craft to do with your hands
• Anyone who would like to make small gifts from wood
• Perfect for anyone who has taken our other wood carving classes: Whittling Basics, Wood Carving: Animals, or Wood Carving: Spoons
• Anyone interested in the culture and folk art of southern Mexican / Oaxacan including Spanish language students