Decorative Floral Relief Carving with Mary May August 16-20, 2021

Key Points:

*Sharpening gouges
*How to properly hold gouges for safety, efficiency and control
*How to lower down background for relief carving
*How to carve in the correct grain direction
*How to carve a floral design in relief
*How to carve a variety of leaves (oak, grape, acanthus)
*Tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your gouges
*How to think through the entire carving process