Saman Shoajei
Saman Shojaei was born in 1984 in Iran. He started making art as a teenager, painting cartoons at age 17 in a book publishing center.
In 2008 he began woodcarving, making miniature houses based on real buildings. He has exhibited his work in Iran, and the U.S.
He earned an MS degree in agricultural engineering in Iran. He moved to the U.S in 2015 and ever since he has been teaching at various fine art schools such as Pratt fine art center, Seattle central college, North Seattle college, and Woodcraft store.
Block Printing – Fall 2024
Class Overview Explore the creative, rewarding, fun art of block printing! This class will teach you how to use linocut to create prints. Supplies Needed ...
Wood Carving: Spoons – Summer 2024
Student Reviews Learn how to carve and create beautiful objects! Gain the basic skills to feel successful and safe carving wood and making your own...
Wood Carving: 3D Art – Summer 2024
Class Overview Whittling is a simple and fun hobby that many people all over the world enjoy. In this interactive class, learn all of the...
Relief Carving Basics – Summer 2024
Class Overview Learn how to carve beautiful designs and images on a flat wood panel! Enjoy step-by-step instruction in this interactive hands-on class. Learning Objectives...
Block Printing – Summer 2024
Class Overview Explore the creative, rewarding, fun art of block printing! This class will teach you how to use linocut to create prints. Supplies Needed (Students...
Wood Carving: Fantasy Animals – Spring 2024
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...
Wood Carving: Spoons – Spring 2024
Student Reviews Learn how to carve and create beautiful objects! Gain the basic skills to feel successful and safe carving wood and making your own...
Wood Carving: Animals – Spring 2024
Student Reviews Whittling is a simple and fun hobby that many people all over the world enjoy. In this interactive class, learn how to use...
Block Printing – Spring 2024
Class Overview Explore the creative, rewarding, fun art of block printing! This class will teach you how to use linocut to create prints. Supplies Needed (Students...
Carved Keepsake Box – Apr
Tools Required: Materials & Tools List Available Upon Registration Class Size: 2 to 10 Description: In this class we’re going to be pulling a number...
Carved Keepsake Box – Jan
Tools Required: Materials & Tools List Available Upon Registration Class Size: 2 to 10 Description: In this class we’re going to be pulling a number...
Beginning Relief Carving – Part 3 – Apr
Class Size: 2 to 10 Description: Relief carving is the method used to raise a carved design on wood so that it stands above the...