[Woodcarver] Maura's class questions

[Charles Trella]

Maura wrote: 
"...My original ideas were to do either, grapes and leaves, an acanthus leaf design or a traditional shell carving. Now my topics for discussion are, if you were to come and take my class.... first which design would you be more interested in doing and why.?? Would you rather the design already be on the wood or should I make my students transfer the pattern lines themselves?? Would you find this class interesting?? Any?else you can?think of?would be great and all suggestions will help alot.? Thanks"
 
Hey Maura - certainly sounds interesting to me. I'll sign up. I'd be more interested in leaves - acanthus or preferably oak leaf & acorns. I would be more interested in oak since that's the type of stuff I'd be more likely to carve for greenman, arts & crafts style trim, etc.  I'd be fine either way - but would prefer to try transferring the pattern myself. What kind of wood would you be using? Basswood? How thick?
 
I am still working my way through Chris Pye's Introduction to Relief Carving book - where he uses a V tool to outline, then gouges to lower the backgorund. I think your class on this type of work will go over well at NEWR - as long as the tool requirements aren't too heavy. 
 
Chuck  
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