Contact Us

Please feel free to get in touch if you require any further information, or have any questions regarding our courses.

Use the contact form on the right or call

(03) 545 2674

The Centre for Fine Woodworking
465 Wakapuaka Rd

RD1 Nelson 7071

New Zealand

         

123 Street Avenue, City Town, 99999

(123) 555-6789

email@address.com

 

You can set your address, phone number, email and site description in the settings tab.
Link to read me page with more information.

Carve A Netsuke Fish

All Courses

Back to All Events

Carve A Netsuke Fish


In this course students will carve a Netsuke (The Japanese art of miniature carving ) Fish.

This carving, while small in size, requires much time to carve owing to the size and detail. 

“I consider Netsuke to be the tiny giant of the carving world. It is possible to explore an endless line of ideas and forms and this course is designed to assist in this carving journey. Netsuke is an ideal form of carving for someone limited in workshop space, travelling, or looking for a meditative carving practice.” Hape Kiddle

 

Students will learn and utilise the  traditional techniques of;

Uki-bori (the raised grain used for texture and pattern)

Himotoshi (the cord holes used in Netsuke for the cord) These are often cleverly incorporated into the carvings design.

Suggested tools to bring if you have them :-

Carving Knife- 60mm blade ( No longer ). Curved cutting edge- not straight.

Flexcut 11 piece carving set ( or equivalent )

Carving protective glove ( optional ) 

Course Dates

14th / 15th / 16th June 2024

Course Fee

$900

Tutor

Hape Kiddle


If you require any further information or would like to enrol, please complete the form below or call (03) 545 2674.

Earlier Event: June 8
Introduction to Kumiko
Later Event: June 25
"Contained"