Carving Grape Leaves W/Boris
This class is designed to be an introduction to basic wood carving of Grape leaves. This class will be perfect for any woodworker who wants to take their art to the next level. With a creative mixture of lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on experience, you will:
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Learn the anatomy of wood and how this knowledge will guide your decisions as you begin to create your work of art.
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Learn the various tools and woods available and how each has their purpose.
Every project begins with an understanding of how to visualize the finished work and thinking in 3-dimensions.
BORIS KHECHOYAN
MASTER WOODCARVER
1345 N Red Gum Ave Unit #6
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 743-1117 ·
boriskhechoyan@gmail.com
www.woodcarver4u.com
Saturday, October 11, 2025 9A.M.-1P.M.
Schedule:
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Introduction and workshop overview Presentation: Lecture, Demonstration, and Hands-on Experience:
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Recommended tools and materials required: (Boris will introduce and demonstrate some of the basic wood carving tools and how they are used, maintained and kept sharp to provide the best results.).
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Straight Chisel:
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10mm
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Straight Gouge: Sweep #7
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10mm (12mm)
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Straight Gouge: Sweep #5
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05mm (08mm)
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Straight V-Chisel:
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Mallet
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Danish Cord & Rush Weaving
Seat by seat:
Methods and techniques of Danish Cord weaving
Tuesday,
September 2, 2025
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
These are informational presentations with David explaning and demonstrating his techniques. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
With David Johnson
Of Sidecar Furniture in Los Angeles
David is a woodworker and seat weaver, specializing in the conservation of Danish modern chairs for over 20 years. He is a 1997 graduate of the Krenov School. He works out of his home shop in Los Angeles. He has written several articles on seat weaving in Fine Woodworking Magazine His work can be viewed on his Instagram account: @sidecar_furniture
Seat by seat:
Methods and techniques of Rush weaving
Tuesday,
August 26, 2025
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
These are informational presentations with David explaning and demonstrating his techniques. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
KITCHEN TOOLS
KITCHEN TOOLS
Future Date To Be Announced
Saturday 9 am - 1 pm
Cost: $75.00
Instructor: Amy Earhart
Class Size: 4
All tools and materials included
Class description: Come and make some practical tools for your kitchen or gifts for your friends and family. General shop safety will be covered as well as how to use the power tools used in the class. These will include the bandsaw, the drill press, and the oscillating spindle sander. You will also use various hand tools such as chisels, rasps, files, spoke shaves and block planes. At the end of the workshop each student will leave with a unique set of tools to be used in a kitchen.
We recommend all participants bring their own eye protection and a shop apron or wear work clothing and closed toe shoes. (No long sleeves please.)
Wooden Brush Making Class
Wooden Brush Making
WOOD CARVING WITH BORIS
CARVING SHELLS, SCROLLS AND ROSETTES
This class is designed to be an introduction to basic wood carving of Shells and Scrolls. This class will be perfect for any woodworker who wants to take their art to the next level. With a creative mixture of lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on experience, you will:
- Learn the anatomy of wood and how this knowledge will guide your decisions as you begin to create your work of art.
- Learn the various tools and woods available and how each has their purpose.
- Learn to make mistakes on paper before transferring those ideas into wood.
- Be introduced to the design process and ways to embellish your artwork as well as giving it the character that is specific to your style and design.
- Learn the basic techniques of perspective, proportions, and symmetry before starting their project.
Every project begins with an understanding of how to visualize the finished work and thinking in 3-dimensions.The student that completes this 2-day class will come away with a beautifully handcrafted work of art by their own hands under the guidance of a world-renowned master woodcarver, Boris Khechoyan.
Recommended tools and materials required: Boris will introduce and demonstrate some of the basic wood carving tools and how they are used, maintained and kept sharp to provide the best results.
You may choose one small from (2-6 mm), one medium from (10-12 mm), and one large from (16-20 mm) tool from each sweep.
- Straight Chisel: 02mm - 06mm, 10mm - 12mm, 16mm - 20mm
- Straight Gouge: Sweep #4 04mm - 08mm, 10mm - 12mm, 16mm - 20mm
- Straight Gouge: Sweep #7 04mm - 06mm, 08mm -12mm, 16mm - 20mm
- Spade Gouge: Sweep #7 10mm, 16mm (optional)
- Straight Gouge: Sweep#10 03mm -06mm , 10mm - 12mm , 16mm - 20mm
- Straight V-Chisel: 04mm - 10mm need only one
- Knife or Scalpel: Solid blade only.
- Mallet
- Combination Sharpening Stone: Medium and Fine
- Optional: Waterproof Sandpaper-360 grade
To make your learning experience complete and enjoyable, it is essential that you have the recommended tools listed.
Class Schedule
Saturday Morning
Introduction and workshop overview
Presentation: Lecture, Demonstration, Hands-on Experience:
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Preparing for your project.
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Preparing your workspace
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Choosing the correct woods for your project-Anatomy
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Choosing the correct tools for your project
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Care of your tools
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Designing on paper prior to transferring into wood
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Transferring your design onto wood
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Preparing for carving
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Saturday Afternoon
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Carving your artwork: Hands-on Experience
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One-on-One guidance through your project
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Thinking in 3-Dimensions
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Clean -up
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Sunday Morning
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Presentation Overview
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Maintaining your tools for your project
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Continuing with your project: Hands-on Experience
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One-on-One guidance through your project
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Sunday Afternoon
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Continuing with your project
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Q & A Session
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Closing
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Clean-Up
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BORIS KHECHOYAN
MASTER WOODCARVER
1345 N Red Gum Ave Unit #6 Anaheim, CA 92806 (714) 743-1117 ·
boriskhechoyan@gmail.com
www.woodcarver4u.com
Mission Statement
The mission of the Michael Hamud Workshop is to provide members with a high quality woodworking experience in a safe environment. We want to provide information and experiences that lead to learning and an appreciation of hand crafted skills.
INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT
We welcome diversity and are committed to the inclusion of all members, regardless of background, race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or socio-economic status. We encourage and respect diverse perspectives and opinions when offered in a respectful manner. We value patience, creativity, craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence.
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835 Commercial Avenue
San Gabriel, CA 91776 US
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