[Woodcarver] need help for class

[Mike Bloomquist]

Alex,
I also have a young carver in our club who wants to start off with faces.  I
think since you're doing one-on-one it has a lot better chance of working.
I know I'm counting on it.  Carving what they're interested in is a huge
motivator, and the students will always surprise you.

Hey John.  Can I get a peek at that outline too please?

Keep on Carvin'
-Mike Bloomquist->

Wooden Dreams Woodcarving
http://www.borg.com/~bloomqum



----- Original Message -----
From: "Alex Bisso" <albisso at bresnan.net>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 9:37 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] need help for class


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> Recently I met a lady who said she has wanted to do wood carving for many
> years and asked me to give here some starting lessons.  She will be coming
> to stay here for two days early next month and I need to plan the class
for
> her.  I was thinking along the lines of:
> 1.  Explain basic carving tools and types of carving
> 2.  Discussion of safety
> 3.  Sharpenening demonstration and practice
> 4.  Beginning carving
>
> Although I know she is interested in carving spirit or other faces, I am
> thinking it might be best to start with something easier.  I have a simple
> owl pattern that I think would be good to do first to learn about grain
and
> basic cutting before attempting a face in a stick, egg or bark.  I would
> like your thoughts on this and perhaps suggested outlines for the
discussion
> first 3 items above.  I will monitor the list for input and also welcome
> your responses directly to me at albisso at bresnan.net
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> ALEX BISSO
> Billings, MT
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