Fundamentals of Carving with Alexander Grabovetskiy April 6-10, 2021 (Tues-Sat)

Key Points:

*Sharpening gouges
*How to properly hold gouges for safety and efficiency
*How to lower down background for relief carving
*How to work with wood grain issues
*How to carve a basic floral decoration
*How to carve a more advanced classical acanthus leaf decoration
*How to carve a classical scallop shell carving
*Tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your gouges
*Demonstrations on linen-fold design, grapes, and letter carving