[Woodcarver] Children's carving class

[Charley]

There is a book called Soap Carving for kids. (I think) it's 2:40 am lol  it shows how to make tools out of popcicle sticks. You can make knives and gouges and everthing with sandpaper. I am teaching (?) 12 kids from Church right now and did quite a few before the Woodsource got out of carving. I think Fox Chappel pub has it.

 
Charley



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In a message dated 5/10/2008 9:58:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, merrihat at hotmail.com writes:
How great to be able to teach carving in an actual classroom!  A couple of years ago I became the ART TEACHER was asked if I wanted to carve in my class and of course I said YES! to 12 that I choose.  Well, that got shot down. And with 30 in a room I don't think I can come up with enough volunteers - not to mention tools - to help out.  So I don't at school but in the past, when a child has asked about wanting to learn how to carve I have invited then into my home to learn.  It is usually fantastic!  And their enthusiasm is wonderful.  I haven't had any kids for about a year but one of my students asked this week if I could teach her to carve.  After talking to her mom - we are starting next week.  (I think I might be as excited as Emma!)  Kids are so great to work with because they sometimes have no fear on what they "can't" do and will try anything.  It's great!  I have even grown as a teacher when trying to explain what they need to do on their
 carving - exp when its not something I don't do well or like to do (in the round characters)  Try it you'll like it!
Merrilee

How about some soap carving for the classroom.  Soap,  butter knives, hospital gloves and perhaps a box bottom to cover each desk' to carve over and collect the chips into. You can probably even get a supermarket to donate all the supplies. The ones really interested could contact you privately for some real woodcarving classes.  
 
Maura Carving in NYC
www.carvinginnyc.com
http://mycarvingclub.com/mauramacaluso












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