Wood Carving: Maple Leaf Bowls – Summer 2025

Class Overview

Learn the art of carving detailed leaf designs into wood, elevating the natural beauty of the wood. This rewarding class is ideal for both beginners and those with some experience in wood carving. 

Supplies Needed

• No. 7 Bent Sweep Gouge (10mm), such as
• PFEIL “Swiss Made” Intermediate #7 Gouge, 10mm Bent Gouge
• .
• 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

• Familiarity with wood types and selecting the right material
• Proper use of carving tools and safety techniques
• How to carve and shape the inside and outside of a wooden bowl
• Sanding, finishing, and polishing techniques for a professional-grade piece

Who Might Enjoy This Class? 

• Anyone interested in carving – no experience needed!
• People with experience carving who would like to develop their skills further
• Anyone interested in making art, crafting, and creating things by hand 
• Carving students of Saman’s who would like to continue learning and practicing in his style