Functional Curves
Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11, from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
Join Randall Henson for two days of handwork in this green woodworking class. Participants will carve spoons out of recently harvested birch using an axe for preparing the wood, and hand-held Swedish carving knife and bent knife for detail work. Under the experienced instructor's direction, students will consider spoon design with an eye on beauty and an emphasis on function. Students will learn about carving techniques, safety, wood and wood grain, tool sharpening, drying and finishing of spoons. All levels of woodworking experience are welcome.
All tools and materials will be provided, and depending on available time, students will be able to carve two items over the course of the two days.
Space limited to five students. The inclusive cost for materials, instruction and use of tools is $150 per person. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to sign up, contact info@rokeby.org.
The workshop is being held in conjunction with AMASSED AND UP-ENDED: EXPLORING THE LEGACY OF STUFF. The exhibit includes cherry wood spoons carved in the late 1700's. You too can create a family heirloom.
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