Ref: SSW37883
During this course, you will be taken through the process of carving your chosen fish. You will carve in lime, a wood favoured by the master carver of the 18th century, Grinling Gibbons. The subtle qualities of limewood bring sculpture to the fore, without having to wrestle with a troublesome grain, and this gives the opportunity for creating the many intracies of a fish.
As you work, you will be taught to use woodcarving chisels safely, both with the mallet and by hand. You will be provided with a pre-cut piece of limewood to carve, in order to speed up the process and allow you to get started quickly with the wood carving tools and the creation of form.
By the end of the weekend, you will have carved a finished fish. This can be simply clear-sealed on the day and waxed at your leisure or, if you wish to take it further, your tutor will advise you on the best approach of using pigments and paints.
Having completed the course, you will be able to plan and design further shallow relief carving projects and be in the perfect position to develop your new found skills further.
The College will supply a piece of limewood and a sheet of tracing paper.
The College provides carving tools for use on the course, but you may bring any carving tools (chisels, mallets, gouges) you already have, if you wish. Please mark any tools you bring to the course with your name. Graphite pencils/rubber/pencil sharpener/a few sheets of A4 paper An iPad is useful if you have one. Wearing covered footwear is essential in the workshop.
Available from shop: Graphite pencils/rubber/pencil sharpener A4 Paper and tracing paper
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio. This includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Saturday
Student registration: 9.45am
Course teaching: 10am - 5pm
Morning session: 10am - 1pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Sunday
Course teaching: 9am - 4pm
Morning session: 9am-1pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm*
Teaching finishes: 4pm
*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options
Alex Jones learnt his craft at City & Guilds Art College and in a traditional studio before concentrating commissions. His work can be seen at Durrell Wildlife Park, Jersey and the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall. He has many pieces in private collections worldwide and has appeared on the BBC's Spring Watch and as a featured artist on the TV programme "Flog it!"
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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