Join us for a day of carving. Instructor, Ken Wise, has been teaching woodworking and carving for over thirty years. He brings blanks, tools and technique to help you build your skills in carving. This is a hands-on class using, primarily, hand tools. Demonstrations include design and layout, discussion of wood species and selection, tool selection and maintenance, techniques and finish techniques.
Tools and material:
All materials and tools are provided for the workshop but you can also bring any tools you would like to try.
- Hardwood Blanks are provided for each student but please feel free to bring a special piece of wood
- Coping Saw
- Carving knife
- Gouge
- Bent Knife
- Spokeshave
- Cabinet Scraper
- Rasp
A la carte Class Schedules — Come for as little as one day. Call for a copy of the daily schedule
Shelter Institute Reserves the right to cancel a class when enrollment is fewer then ten.
**These classes have been approved by the VA, Americorp and many corporations as job training programs and are eligible for tuition reimbursement.
Our Promise To You.
If it is for sale in our store -- it is because we use it and love it!
We are happy to share our experiences with these tools which may enhance your own. Given care, maintenance, and love, each of these fine tools is capable of lasting a lifetime. We do limit warranties to those offered by our supplying manufacturers. If ever you have a question or concern regarding any of the tools we sell, please let us know.
Online. On Campus. On The Job Site.
These tools, toys and supplies are in constant use by our students, timber framing crews, and family. At Shelter Tools, we have a working knowledge of every product we sell. Graduates will find particular items recommended in class and on site.
If you don't see the tools or items you need, we can find it for you. Write us or call us anytime.
