In this hands-on class we will explore traditional carving techniques using hand tools. Students will learn how to transform a block of wood into a completed sculpture- from the initial sketch to finishing methods. Topics to be discussed include wood as a medium, safe tool handling, care, and sharpening, and woodcarving tradition and technique from around the world.
NOTE: THERE IS A $25 MATERIALS FEE FOR FIRST-TIME PARTICIPANTS. IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME TAKING THIS CLASS, PLEASE SELECT THE MATERIALS FEE ADD-ON BELOW. MATERIALS MUST BE PURCHASED AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS.
Teacher Info:
John Ryan is sculptor, puppeteer and illustrator currently based in Philadelphia. He has toured with the nationally recognized Catskill Puppet Theater for many years and is a founding member of Thought Alarm Theater. John has taught classes through Hartwick College, The Upper Catskill Community Center of the Arts and various other organizations
Social Media - @john_ryan_studios
In this hands-on class we will explore traditional carving techniques using hand tools. Students will learn how to transform a block of wood into a completed sculpture- from the initial sketch to finishing methods. Topics to be discussed include wood as a medium, safe tool handling, care, and sharpening, and woodcarving tradition and technique from around the world.
NOTE: THERE IS A $25 MATERIALS FEE FOR FIRST-TIME PARTICIPANTS. IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME TAKING THIS CLASS, PLEASE SELECT THE MATERIALS FEE ADD-ON BELOW. MATERIALS MUST BE PURCHASED AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS.
Teacher Info:
John Ryan is sculptor, puppeteer and illustrator currently based in Philadelphia. He has toured with the nationally recognized Catskill Puppet Theater for many years and is a founding member of Thought Alarm Theater. John has taught classes through Hartwick College, The Upper Catskill Community Center of the Arts and various other organizations
Social Media - @john_ryan_studios
