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.
Leather Pyrography – Aug
Class Size: 2 to 6 Description: This is a class that came about as a happy accident. Our carving instructor Saman wanted to add some...
Beginning Relief Carving – Part 2 – Jul
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 – Jul
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:...
Marquetry – Jul
Class Size: 2 to 6 Description: Discover the world of making beautiful pictures with wood. In this class Saman will teach you how to design,...
Carving The Classic Acanthus Leaf – Jul
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:...
Linoleum Block Print Carving – Jul
Tools Required: 843875 – Flexcut SK130 5pc Print Making Set Class Size: 3 to 8 Description: The aim of this class is to introduce the...
Leather burning and painting workshop
Come get a quick sample of what Groupon has to offer by taking this “Experience” class. This class is for anyone who uses leather in...
Spoon carving
In this class, students will learn the basics of carving a basic kitchen spoon, one of the most comprehensive and practical carving exercises available. You...
texture and raised stencil art on canvas
During this course students will learn how to create texture techniques, create raised design with stencil, how to paint and apply finishing products. This techniques...
Wood burning workshop
This is a class for anyone who has ever wanted to add designs or decorations their woodworking projects. Specifically, those who have a wood burning...
Spoon Carving – Jun
Class Size: 2 to 8 Description: In this class, students will learn the basics of carving a basic kitchen spoon, one of the most comprehensive...
Linoleum Block Print Carving – Jun
Tools Required: 843875 – Flexcut SK130 5pc Print Making Set Class Size: 3 to 8 Description: The aim of this class is to introduce the...