Wooden Brush Making Class
Wooden Brush Making
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Class description: 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 and block planes. At the end of the workshop each student will leave with their own unique brush to use or give as a gift.
Prior woodworking experience is not required.
(1) Wear closed toed shoes,
(2) don't wear flowy sleeves
(3) long hair should be tied back
(4) long nails not recommended
All tools and materials included: Cost: $50.00
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WOODCARVING CLASS:Feb.15-16 2025
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WOOD CARVING WITH MASTER WOODCARVER BORIS KHECHOYAN
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:
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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.
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Learn to make mistakes on paper before transferring those ideas into wood.
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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.
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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.
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Straight Chisel:
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02mm - 06mm, 10mm - 12mm, 16mm - 20mm
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Straight Gouge: Sweep #4
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04mm - 08mm, 10mm - 12mm, 16mm - 20mm
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Straight Gouge: Sweep #7
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04mm - 06mm, 08mm -12mm, 16mm - 20mm
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Spade Gouge: Sweep #7
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10mm, 16mm (optional)
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Straight Gouge: Sweep#10
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03mm -06mm , 10mm - 12mm , 16mm - 20mm
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- Straight V-Chisel:
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04mm - 10mm need only one
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Knife or Scalpel: Solid blade only.
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Mallet
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Combination Sharpening Stone: Medium and Fine
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Optional: Waterproof Sandpaper-360 grade
To make your learning experience complete and enjoyable, it is essential that you have the recommended tools listed.
SCHEDULE
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Introduction and workshop overview Presentation: Lecture, Demonstration, Hands-on Experience:
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Afternoon Session |
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Day Two |
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Boris Khechoyan
1345 N Red Gum Ave Unit #6 Anaheim ,CA 92806 (714) 743-1117 ·
boriskhechoyan@gmail.com
www.woodcarver4u.com
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Event Location
San Gabriel Valley Local Community workshop and more
835 Commercial Avenue
San Gabriel, CA 91776 US
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