Following its success last year at gatherings around Europe, Sam is delighted to offer his Bulbous Vessel Carving Course at Von Hand this year.
During this course, participants will be guided through a slow, detailed, step-by-step approach to creating bulbous, organic vessel forms from a log using carving methods.
The course will start at the very beginning of a vessel journey from the initial split and prep of timber, followed by freehand hollowing using a provided adze, double edged twca cam and loop knives. During hollowing, participants will be shown specific movements and methods to ‘undercut’ a bulbous, organic hollow form.
From the hollow, the course will lead on to efficient axe technique and method to reach an even blank before refining with the knife.
The course will echo themes of slow making, flow and mindfulness with plenty of room for creative decision making in collaboration with material.
The session is aimed at those with prior carving experience and have perhaps tried carving cups before. It also requires a lot of standing and movement.
“I have been developing this course for many years and it has been an honour to teach this around the world successfully. I look forward to making shapes with you all”
Participants will be provided with hollowing tools but will need to bring their own axe and a sharp carving knife, if they do not have this, I can bring some with prior notice.
Tools: Participants will be provided with hollowing tools but will need to bring their own axe and a sharp carving knife, if they do not have this, I can bring some with prior notice. Please get in touch if you don’t have or can’t bring your own tools - info@vonhandfestival.com
Skill Level/Prerequisite’s: Prior carving experience necessary.
Minimum age: 16 years old
Workshops start after our morning circle around 9:30 am and end around 5 or 6 pm.
Samuel courses are in English.
If language is a barrier we are confident you will learn even if you speak or understand broken English. So much of the learning depends on seeing, feeling, and hearing the sounds as well.
IMPORTANT- Festival Tickets are booked separately and in addition to workshops. Please be sure you have booked your ticket before booking workshops!
Following its success last year at gatherings around Europe, Sam is delighted to offer his Bulbous Vessel Carving Course at Von Hand this year.
During this course, participants will be guided through a slow, detailed, step-by-step approach to creating bulbous, organic vessel forms from a log using carving methods.
The course will start at the very beginning of a vessel journey from the initial split and prep of timber, followed by freehand hollowing using a provided adze, double edged twca cam and loop knives. During hollowing, participants will be shown specific movements and methods to ‘undercut’ a bulbous, organic hollow form.
From the hollow, the course will lead on to efficient axe technique and method to reach an even blank before refining with the knife.
The course will echo themes of slow making, flow and mindfulness with plenty of room for creative decision making in collaboration with material.
The session is aimed at those with prior carving experience and have perhaps tried carving cups before. It also requires a lot of standing and movement.
“I have been developing this course for many years and it has been an honour to teach this around the world successfully. I look forward to making shapes with you all”
Participants will be provided with hollowing tools but will need to bring their own axe and a sharp carving knife, if they do not have this, I can bring some with prior notice.
Tools: Participants will be provided with hollowing tools but will need to bring their own axe and a sharp carving knife, if they do not have this, I can bring some with prior notice. Please get in touch if you don’t have or can’t bring your own tools - info@vonhandfestival.com
Skill Level/Prerequisite’s: Prior carving experience necessary.
Minimum age: 16 years old
Workshops start after our morning circle around 9:30 am and end around 5 or 6 pm.
Samuel courses are in English.
If language is a barrier we are confident you will learn even if you speak or understand broken English. So much of the learning depends on seeing, feeling, and hearing the sounds as well.
IMPORTANT- Festival Tickets are booked separately and in addition to workshops. Please be sure you have booked your ticket before booking workshops!