Available Whittling Classes

CARVING & WHITTLING CLASSES –2007
WHITTLING CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS In three sessions

Mondays: December 1, 8, 15, 2008; 7:00-9:30 p.m. We will learn the basics of whittling in this class. We will work on the projects the first two nights and paint them on the third night. Taught by lead instructor George Effrem. Cost: With cut-outs and Knife $59.50; with out knife $49.50

Winter Themes: WHITTLING HEARTS AND ANGELS In three sessions

Tuesdays: February 5, 12, 19,2008; 7:00-9:00 p.m. Make a token of your affection for your favorite loved one. Fun and easy projects you are sure to enjoy. We will whittle a heart-shaped ring box the first night, an angel on the second, and paint them on the third. Taught by lead instructor George Effrem. Cost: With cutouts & Knife $59.50 or with out knife $49.50.

 

WHITTLING BUNNIES & BEARS In three sessions

Tuesdays: March 4, 11, 18, 2008; 7:00-9:30 p.m. Learn to whittle the charming bunnies and bears with lead instructor George Effrem. Fun an easy projects sure to be enjoyed. We will whittle the first two nights and paint on the third night. Cost: with cutouts and knife $59.50; with out knife $49.50.

 

WHITTLING A LOON AND A WOLF In three sessions

Mondays: April 7, 14, 21, 2008; 7:00-9:30 p.m. Learn how to whittle with these popular projects. Taught by lead instructor George Effrem. You will learn how to layout, rough out, detail and paint your miniature loon and wolf. We whittle the first two nights and paint on the third night. Cost: including knife and cutouts $59.50; with out knife $49.50. NOTE: Taught thru Minneapolis SW Community Education (modified).

 

WOOD CARVING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE- level one In three sessions.
Winter 2008: 3 Saturdays: February 23, March 1, 8; 10:00-12:00 Noon; Spring 2008 TBA

(Ages 8 to 14 years old) Instructor Kevin Showell will stress the importance of safe techniques in working with wood. They do a simple relief project that they choose, learning to use hand-carving tools – chisels, gouges, and mallet to best advantage. The three 2-hour sessions are held once a week. Tuition cost: $60.00. Average tool cost: $60.00.

 

POWER CARVING PROJECT CLASS In Six sessions

Winter 2008: Wednesdays February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12, 7:00-9:15 p.m.

Carve the project of your choice with rotary power tools (i.e. Foredom, Ryobi, Dremel, etc.). You prepare your project design the first night and carve during the balance of the nights. Instructors Kevin Showell and George Effrem. Non-mandatory prerequisite: Intro to Wood Carving or equivalent. This class runs concurrently with regular project class. (NOTE: you must provide your own power tools.) Tuition cost: $119.00.

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