FAN BIRD CARVING Course
18th January 2020 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
| £85This one day course will teach you how to carve your own Bird to take home.
Fan Birds are wonderfully delicate and demonstrate what can be achieved with a little time and skill.
each fan bird is unique and made from a single piece of wood.
The tradition of fan bird carving originated from Eastern Europe where fan birds are often given as gifts at weddings to symbolise good fortune.
The day course is suitable for the novice and the more experienced carver. During the morning you will learn to use your tools safely and efficiently to begin to carve your own bird. The focus of the day is to have fun and relax whilst you immerse yourself in creating an original art work.
All materials and tools are provided for you to make at least two fan birds.
Tools Used During The Course:
Froe
Axe
Drawknife
Spokeshave
Knife
Gouges
Duration:
09:30 – 4pm.
As usual on all our courses the kettle is always over the fire.
You can bring a packed lunch or something you would like to cook over the fire or in our Pizza oven.
The maximum group size is 4 people to ensure that every student gets the very best learning experience possible.
Cost: £85.00 per person.
Dates:
2020
18th January 2020
7th March 2020
11th April 2020
4th May 2020
27th June 2020
12th July 2020
1st August 2020
9th September 2020
7th November 2020