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Creating Viking Style Shields, Goblets & Lidded Containers with Nick Agar
August 19-23, 2024
$1,100.00
($950 tuition + $150 material fee)
About this Class
In this exciting new class, students will explore the potential of turning relatively flat material to create a shield. Then, insert a turned “shield boss” made from a separate piece of wood that gets placed in the center of the larger turned piece. By using other materials such as metal effects, and possibly some scorching for decoration and aging, the shield will start to look authentic. By the middle of the week, students will start turning goblets with long flowing stems that include some texturing. By the end of the week, Nick will demonstrate how to make lidded containers that are enhanced with carving, scorching and pewter. Students will use a combination of turning tools to accomplish both the turning of the containers and end grain hollowing and texturing tools. Containers are great fun and immediately usable. Nick will discuss different shapes and how to fit loose lids. By the end of the week, students will be ready for a Viking adventure.
Key Points
- Learning push, pull and shear cuts with a bowl gouge
- Power carving, textures and surface enhancements
- Understanding grain direction and material choice
- Design, form and balance
- Finding inspirations in your world
- Work holding, chucks and lathe safety
- Sharpening woodturning tools
Additional Information
Workshop Days: Monday to Friday
Instruction Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm (EDT)
Note: During the work week, the shop remains open after 6:00 p.m. for handwork, design, research, catch-up work and socializing. Tuesday night features a slide presentation by the instructors and a dinner that spouses, friends, and family are welcome to attend.
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$1,100.00
Creating Viking Style Shields, Goblets & Lidded Containers with Nick Agar August 19-23, 2024
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