Available Whittling Classes

Whittling: AUTUMN THEMES.

Mondays, October 6, 13, 20, 27; 7:00- 9:00 p.m. First we will get an overview of what palm carving is about through examples. Next we learn to sharpen knives and then the basic cuts by shaping a block into a Pumpkin the first night. We will start carving a duck the second, and   continue on the third and fourth lesson. Time permitting we will paint the projects with your instructor George Effrem.  Cost: With cutouts, 2 finger guards & Knife $62.00 or with out knife $49.50.

   NEW: HAND CARVING WOOD SIGNS - In Four Sessions.

Mondays, Autumn 2008 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, time 7:00- 9:00PM 

Have you ever wanted to make a wood sign for your home?  This is the class to learn from basic to fancy.  You will discover how to layout the characters properly spaced and sized.  Find out how to make simple ornaments to accent and strengthen the overall design.  Use a few basic tools or several to get the results you want. We will provide books for type style selection. Tuition cost: $65.00, plus tools and materials as needed.

Winter 2009: 3 Saturdays: TBA; 10:00-12:00 Noon; Winter 2009: 3 Saturdays: TBA; 10:00-12:00 Noon; (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.

Winter 2009: Wednesdays, November 5 to December 10, 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.

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

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The Wood Carving School

3056 Excelsior Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(612) 927-7491
FAX: (612) 927-0324

TIME:  Evenings from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
COSTS:  Tuition $89.00; shop fee $20.00 for clay, clay tools, and use of specialty Tools.
Students can expect to spend between $100 and $525 on the tools and Materials according to the project, what they have already, and budget.
Students, who enroll for both Intro and a Project at the same time, will save $9.00 for a total tuition cost of $133.00.

INSTRUCTORS: George Effrem and Kevin Showell

New: RUSTIC WOODWORKING FOR KIDS In three sessions.
To be announced or as mutually scheduled.
(Ages 8 to 14 years old) Explore hand woodworking: taking rough lumber and making it into furniture. Each child will build a three-leg stool to take home. The time honored hand tool techniques and safety are the emphasis of the class. Instructor Kevin Showell stresses safety. This class is physical and fun!  Tuition cost: $80.00, required tool/ shop fee package $50.00. Optional tool costs up to $50.00.

New: WOOD CARVING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE- level two In three sessions.
Winter, Spring or as mutually scheduled  (Ages 8 to 14 years old)
Those who have taken our basic level young people’s carving class can progress to the next level.  Design development will be explained and students will have an opportunity to do more advanced designs, like in-the-round subjects, and tool maintenance, and more.  The instructor is Kevin Showell.  Tuition cost: $60.00. Materials and additional tools cost as needed.

Winter Themes: WHITTLING HEARTS AND ANGELS In three sessions
Tuesdays: February 3, 17, 24,2009; 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 3, 17, 24, 2009; 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 6, 13, 20, 2009; 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).

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