Wood Carving: Graceful Gazelles – Spring 2025

Class Overview

Do you have basic carving skills and want to refine your art? Learn to create more detailed work from wood in this rewarding class. 

Supplies Needed

• Power Grip Carving Tools, such as this
• 7-piece set
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• Flexcut knife (KN13), such as
• FLEXCUT Detail Knife
• .
• Cut-resistant gloves and Cut Resistant Tape, such as
• Schwer SlicePro ANSI A9 Cut Resistant Gloves
• and
• Batino 6 Rolls Cut Resistant Tape
• . You need one cut-resistant glove for your non-dominant hand to hold the project securely and a protective carving roll for the other hand, which grips the knife.
• F-Clamp, such as
• Bessey Clutch Style Bar Clamps
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• Honing strop, such as
• BeaverCraft Stropping Leather Strop
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• Pencil

Learning Objectives

• Introduction to wood types and selecting the right material
• Proper use of carving tools and safety techniques
• Sanding, finishing, and polishing techniques for a professional-grade piece

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