Firecraft Carving Series Fall 2023

The Firecraft Carving series is an entry point into the incredible world of green woodworking and sloyd crafting!

Learn to make what you need, like common household items, from the woods in your own area and simple tools!

This series of classes introduces participants to core woodworking techniques, projects, and concepts, while simultaneously familiarizing the group with the tools and materials to get started.

The course is designed with beginners in mind, but intermediate and advanced woodworkers will also enjoy the step by step process of these classic projects and social atmosphere.

Each session, participants will craft multiple projects (up to 9 over the course of the series!) to take home. You’ll also have the option to create essentials like a hand-carved mallet and chopping block for continuing this crafting journey outside of class!

Please click the link below to register through the Firecraft Northwest website:
https://www.firecraftnw.com/shop/p/firecraft-carving-series-fall-2023

Tuition: $215 (includes a knife to keep on day 1, as well as all materials and projects participants take home)

Learn more details below:

Program Outline and Dates (Please note the specific dates for each session!)

Session 1 – Saturday October 28th, 2023

Time: 1PM to 4:30PM (ish)

Lessons and Content for this session

• Introductions and safety
• Tools of the trade
• Core carving techniques – practice and training

Projects for this session

• Branch Carved Spreaders
• Chopsticks
• Bark-Side Simple Salt Bowls (optional)
• Mallets (optional)

Session 2 – Sunday, November 5th, 2023

Time: 1PM to 4:30 PM (ish)

Lessons and Content for this session

• Intermediate and alternative carving techniques
• More complex projects
• Working with billets

Projects for this session

• Billet spreaders
• Simple spoons

Session 3 – Sunday November 12th, 2023

Time: 1PM to 4:30 PM (ish)

Lessons and Content for this session

• Building carving setups and stations (chopping blocks)
• Advanced carving techniques
• Working with a chopping block (safety and techniques)
• Mortise and tenon simple joinery
• Pull cuts and details with a sloyd knife

Projects for this session

• Spatulas and / or Cooking Spoons
• Coffee Bag Clip / Chip Clip (optional)
• 3-legged chopping blocks (to take home) (optional)
  via hand carved mortise and tenon

Please click the link below to register through the Firecraft Northwest website:
https://www.firecraftnw.com/shop/p/firecraft-carving-series-fall-2023