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.
Christmas Carving – Santa Claus – Part 3 – Nov
Tools Required: 05A15 – Straight chisel, single bevel, 1/3 05A02 – Skew chisel, double bevel, 1/505J06 – Sweep gouge, 12/6 Thumb guardCarving Glove Class Size:...
Christmas Carving – Santa Claus – Part 2 – Nov
Tools Required: 05A15 – Straight chisel, single bevel, 1/3 05A02 – Skew chisel, double bevel, 1/505J06 – Sweep gouge, 12/6 Thumb guardCarving Glove Class Size:...
Christmas Carving – Santa Claus – Part 1 – Nov
Tools Required: 05A15 – Straight chisel, single bevel, 1/3 05A02 – Skew chisel, double bevel, 1/505J06 – Sweep gouge, 12/6 Thumb guardCarving Glove Class Size:...
Wood Carving: Animals – Fall 2023
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: Spoons – Fall 2023
Class Overview Create a beautiful wooden spoon in one sitting! In this workshop, learn the basics of carving a simple kitchen spoon. You will also...
Block Printing – Fall 2023
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...
Beginning Relief Carving – Part 4 – Aug
Tools Required: 05A15 – Straight chisel, single bevel, 1/3 05A02 – Skew chisel, double bevel, 1/505J06 – Sweep gouge, 12/6 Thumb guardCarving Glove Class Size:...
Beginning Relief Carving – Part 3 – Aug
Tools Required: 05A15 – Straight chisel, single bevel, 1/3 05A02 – Skew chisel, double bevel, 1/505J06 – Sweep gouge, 12/6 Thumb guardCarving Glove Class Size:...
Beginning Relief Carving – Part 2 – Aug
Tools Required: 05A15 – Straight chisel, single bevel, 1/3 05A02 – Skew chisel, double bevel, 1/505J06 – Sweep gouge, 12/6 Thumb guardCarving Glove Class Size:...
Beginning Relief Carving – Part 1 – Aug
Tools Required: 05A15 – Straight chisel, single bevel, 1/3 05A02 – Skew chisel, double bevel, 1/505J06 – Sweep gouge, 12/6 Thumb guardCarving Glove Class Size:...
Printmaking Workshop for Beginners –
Explore linocut relief printmaking and print multiple copies of an image. Students will learn the fundamentals of making black-and-white relief prints. This workshop will cover...
Carving In The Round – Part 2 – Oct
Tools Required: 814267 – Flex cut knife, KN13 05A11 – Skew chisel, double bevel, 1S/12 05C06 – Sweep gouge, 3/8 Thumb guard Carving Glove Class...