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.
Beginning Relief Carving – Part 2 – 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...
Beginning Relief Carving – Part 1 – 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...
Intermediate Relief Carving – Part 2 – Mar
Tools Required: V Chisel: Pfeil 12/6 or 12/8Gouge: Pfeil 6/14 or 7/14 Class Size: 2 to 8 Description: This class is intended for students who...
Intermediate Relief Carving – Part 1 – Mar
Tools Required: V Chisel: Pfeil 12/6 or 12/8Gouge: Pfeil 6/14 or 7/14 Class Size: 2 to 8 Description: This class is intended for students who...
Marquetry – Part 3 – Mar
Tools Required: Materials & Tools List Available Upon Registration Class Size: 2 to 6 Description: Discover the world of making beautiful pictures with wood. In...
Marquetry – Part 2 – Mar
Tools Required: Materials & Tools List Available Upon Registration Class Size: 2 to 6 Description: Discover the world of making beautiful pictures with wood. In...
Marquetry – Part 1 – Mar
Tools Required: Materials & Tools List Available Upon Registration Class Size: 2 to 6 Description: Discover the world of making beautiful pictures with wood. In...
Wood Carving: Hair Forks – Default Quarter Name
Class Overview Whittling is a simple and fun hobby that many people enjoy all over the world. In this hands-on class, learn how to carve...
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...
Wood Carving: Animals – Default Quarter Name
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...
Wood Carving: Hair Forks – Winter 2024
Class Overview Whittling is a simple and fun hobby that many people enjoy all over the world. In this hands-on class, learn how to carve...
Wood Carving: Fantasy Animals – Winter 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...