Dorothy Anderson class “Intro to Wood Carving” June 24th at the ACS (Posted by Ginger Smith)
Dorothy Anderson class “Intro to Wood Carving” June 24th at the ACS – Register by June 19th
An introduction to Wood Carving with a Knife, or Whittling
Students will learn the basics of wood carving using a knife, also known as whittling, in this beginner level class. This will start with proper knife use, sharpening, and safety.
Creativity in your pocket
The course will begin with simple basswood projects. Carving basic shapes to learn the techniques of carving. Students will then work with Dorothy to design and carve a cane or walking stick. All the equipment needed for the class will be provided for a fee, or you may bring your own. Materials fees (Due to the instructor at the time of the class) are as follows-
Wood Carving Knife – $20 Thumb Gurad – $2
Cane or Walking stick – $20
Cane Head- $15
Come learn how to be creative with just a knife and a piece of wood!
Dorothy Anderson brings a wide variety of experience and expertise to the ACS.
Dorothy was born in Georgetown TX in 1941, two weeks after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. She grew up in Texas, California, and Missouri. She traveled for the next 20 years with her husband, Bobby, who was in the Army, before settling down into the beautiful Ozark Mountains. She started into crafts largely through books, books, and more books. She has studied widely, writing with the Long Ridge Writers Group from CT, art classes from ICS School of art, and study with art teacher Jo Rowell for many years, and woodcarving lessons with Master Carver Jack Ryan. She is a Master Crochet Volunteer and Master Sewing Volunteer with the AR EHC. For the past several years Dorothy has been teaching at the North Ark College. EDU-CE Teaching is the way she likes to share her knowledge, as well as continuing to learn from each experience.
Arkansas Craft School | P.O. Box 2694, 110 E Main Street, Mountain View, AR 72560
