The Last beginning Woodcarving classes for 2024:
2024 Fall
Beginning Woodcarving Intensive
October BWC class series
Option 1
Day 1 Saturday, October 12
Day 2 Sunday, October 13
Day 3 Saturday, October 19
Day 4 Sunday, October 20
November BWC class series
Option 2
Day 1 Saturday, November 9
Day 2 Sunday, November 10
Day 3 Saturday, November 16
Day 4 Sunday, November 17
All days 2-5 PM
Four sessions of three hours each
$250 4 sessions includes wood and use of tools during class time.
Leave a message 510-843-8537 or email to confirm and reserve your spot
Traditional Woodcarving tools
Learn Woodcarving
Beginning/Introduction to Woodcarving
This 4-session course will teach students the basics of woodcarving. By carving a simple relief design, students learn tool use and skills needed to carve more complex projects of their own. Through handouts, one-on-one instruction and hands-on experience, students will learn how to choose appropriate wood, designs and finishes for future projects. The major emphasis is on traditional hand tool use. Wood will be provided for the first project and there will be tools available for student use during class time. Young people ages 8-12 may take carving classes with approval of the instructor. After completing the Beginning Woodcarving class project students may join the intermediate classes offered during the Open Studio times.
Beginning woodcarving: Four 3 hour classes – $250
Intermediate Woodcarving and Sculpture
After students have carved the beginning project they may continue the class and work on their own projects. The instructor will be available to assist with both design and execution of these projects that require more advanced carving techniques. Students purchase their own wood but some hand tools will be available for use during class time. Any machining or custom work done by the instructor is separate and is compensated at a rate of $60.00 per hour shop time. Wood supplied by the instructor is charged by the board foot, price varying by species. Classes purchased in advance must be used within three months unless special arrangements are made with the instructor.
1 class – $50 5 classes – $225
Open Studio times:
Saturday 9am to 2 pm
2-5 pm by appointment
Other times by reservation
Call 510-843-8537 or email to reserve a space in the next Beginning class.
Please call or email if you have any questions or would like to talk about your carving project.
Wood carving Classes
I am continuing to keep the studio open on a modified basis with the following policies:
-Limited carving stations at 6 foot distances
-Appointments are required for all class sessions or for morning or afternoon Saturday open studio