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.
Relief Carving, Taking it to the Next Level – Part 4 – Jun
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:...
Relief Carving, Taking it to the Next Level – Part 3 – Jun
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:...
Relief Carving, Taking it to the Next Level – Part 2 – Jun
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:...
Relief Carving, Taking it to the Next Level – Part 1 – Jun
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: Spoons – Spring 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...
Wood Carving: Animals – Spring 2023
Class Overview 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 2023
Class Overview Learn the creative, rewarding, fun art of block printing! This class will teach you how to use linocut to create prints and all...
The art of Texturing Wood – May
Class Size: 2 to 10 Description: In this class our resident artist Saman will guide through various ways to add visual details to their woodworking...
Spoon Carving – May
Tools Required: 814267 – Flex cut knife KN13 05S09 – Bent Sweep gouge or 7/14 05Q15 – Bent Sweep gouge D7L/10 Class Size: 2 to...
Oaxacan Wood Carving – Part 4 – May
Tools Required: 814267 – Flex cut knife, KN13 05A11 – Skew chisel, double bevel, 1S/12 05C06 – Sweep gouge, 3/8 Thumb guard Carving Glove Class...
Oaxacan Wood Carving – Part 3 – May
Tools Required: 814267 – Flex cut knife, KN13 05A11 – Skew chisel, double bevel, 1S/12 05C06 – Sweep gouge, 3/8 Thumb guard Carving Glove Class...
Oaxacan Wood Carving – Part 2 – May
Tools Required: 814267 – Flex cut knife, KN13 05A11 – Skew chisel, double bevel, 1S/12 05C06 – Sweep gouge, 3/8 Thumb guard Carving Glove Class...