
Carving Courses
We have a range of courses specifically for those interested in learning how to or improving their existing carving skills.
As with all our other short courses a student toolkit is provided, although we encourage you to bring along any carving tools you may already own.
All course times are 9am - 4:30pm. We observe all public holidays.
2025 Carving Courses
“Chasing the line” is an exploration of line and form through the carving of a seed pod inspired form. 3-Day Course. Suitable for those with no experience to any skill level.
In this course students will make an elegant small standing sculpture ( Möbius ) using hand chisels.
This 3-Day Course is suitable for those with no experience to any skill level.
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In this course students will carve a Netsuke ( The Japanese art of miniature carving ) Fish.
This 3-Day Course is suitable for those with no experience to any skill level.
In this two-day class, students will learn the principles of carving signs and nameplates. The skills learned in this class are some of the most useful carving skills and are applicable to many types of carving, especially incised work.
This class can accommodate beginners as well as more experienced carvers.
NEW COURSE!
This 2-day course is for carvers with some previous experience. The course focuses on high relief carving of acanthus foliage.