Woodcarving and StonecarvingCourse Full
Tutor: Dick OniansCourse Code: 3219-08

Summary

The course aims to introduce complete beginners to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas. At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped develop their own projects and skills.

Description


Complete beginners will learn about the various carving chisels, health and safety aspects, how to select the right tool for the shape that is to be made, how to copy with cuts at different angles to the grain and do simple chip carving with gouges and straight chisels.  On subsequent sessions and/or on weekend courses, you may then progress through carving a natural leaf in high relief to Celtic knot work, copies of traditional foliage in various styles and timbers, sculpture in the round or high relief, including human, figure or animal figures or abstract work and lettering. At all stages of the course I shall offer guidance on design and advanced carving techniques.
New students will be sent a questionnaire and be put in contact with the tutor to discuss projects and materials for the week.
 

Please bring with you

Beginners: a piece of (preferably) lime wood approx. 2.5 x 25 x 10cms,
basic drawing materials, a ruler, a pair of compasses and any woodcarving tools you already own.
Other learners should consult the tutor well before the course about the materials relevant to their stages. 
Please wear stout shoes and old clothes.

The following items can be purchased from your tutor

Tools may be hired from the tutor for the week for a nominal fee. 
Where there is difficulty in obtaining wood the tutor may be able to supply it at cost.
 

Level

Suitable for all levels

Course Location

Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ

Tutor

Dick Onians

Dick OniansDick Onians, FRBS, is an established sculptor and award winning teacher of carving.  He has published two books about carving and has written extensively for  Woodcarving magazine and other specialist press.  He has been teaching carving and sculpture for 47 years, and for 35 years he has taught carving and design at Missenden Abbey weekend and summer schools.  http://www.dickonianssculptor.co.uk/home
5th to 9th Aug 2019
Monday to Friday

Timetable

Monday
9amArrival
9.30am-1pmTeaching session
1-2pmBreak for lunch
2-5pmTeaching session
Tuesday-Thursday
9.30am-1pmTeaching session
1-2pmBreak for lunch
2-5pmTeaching session
Friday
9.30am-1pmLast teaching session
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