Leisure
Carving for Kids
Ages 9-12 yrs
The purpose of this course is to teach kids how to safely use a pocketknife to
produce simply whittled projects out of commonly available materials for their
own enjoyment. Over the three classes students will make a decorative and
useful wooden pen, rubber band shooter (environmentally sensitive insect
control system), boomerang, a sturdy and functional walking stick and learn to
sharpen. Beginning with demonstration and instruction, then hands on making
of projects with assistance from the instructor. All materials and tools needed for
the course are provided at no extra cost. For more information about Rick Wiebe
and the art of woodcarving visit his website: www.woodcarvingbiz.com
George Elliot Sec - Rm #140
Instructor: Rick Wiebe
Mon/Tue/Wed
Nov 17, 18, 19
4-6 p.m.
$70 3 classes Code: 1114.074
Sharpening
Intro to Wood Carving
The purpose of this course is to turn people on to the life hobby of wood
carving. This will be done by introducing them first to whittling, then later
to other forms of carving through demonstration, instruction and hands on
practice. Help and instruction is provided in safety, tool selection, materials
procurement and sharpening.
You will learn to use a knife and other basic tools to carve a simple human
face. Some may make a wood spirit walking stick using the same procedures.
Some others may carve a wooden spoon or cup out of green wood. Those
with some experience, can learn to do caricatures with more involved
features, or work on doing eyes, ears, teeth, hair etc. Tools and materials
needed for the course are provided at no extra charge. Extra materials may
be purchased. Magazines, books, catalogues will be displayed. Knives,
sharpening supplies, etc. will be available for purchase.
For more information about Rick Wiebe and the art of woodcarving visit his
website: www.woodcarvingbiz.com
George Elliot Sec - Rm 140 Instructor: Rick Wiebe
Mon/Tue/Wed
Nov 17, 18, 19
7-9:45 pm
$90 + tax
3 classes
Code: 1114.075
Learn to sharpen knives, chisels etc. This is a hands on session where
everyone will make a knife or chisel truly razor sharp. Participants will need
to bring at least one knife to practice on. This knife should NOT be long and
flexible. This course is designed for cooks, hunters, woodworkers and anyone
who wants a REALLY sharp knife or wood working tool. (Saws will not be
covered.)
Bring at least one knife and other items for sharpening along with any
sharpening equipment that you have or may want to learn to use. Sharpening
equipment will be available for purchase.
George Elliot Sec - Rm 140
Instructor: Rick Wiebe
Thurs
Nov 20
7:00-9:30
$37 + tax
1 class
Code: 1114.076
Glass Garden Flowers
Did you admire the glass garden flowers on display during the Lake Country
Garden Tour and Carrs Landing Art Tour this summer? Here’s your opportunity
to learn hands on of how to build your own
gorgeous creations for yourself and gift giving.
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