Learn. Students will explore the applications of decorative pattern carving traditions and motifs as they create their own hand carved designs. First, students will learn carving patterns using gouges and v-chisels. Then, they can choose how they’d like to apply their carvings, whether they take shape on serving boards, charcuterie boards, or hanging panels that can be used for coat and spoon racks.Make. Students will make their own carvings of their own design and shape. Saturday & Sunday: May 4 & 5 | 9am - 5pm | Class will break for a 1 hour lunch each day.Cost: $408 members, $480 non-members. What to Bring: Bring a bag lunch, or you may visit nearby downtown Brattleboro to purchase lunch. Partial and full scholarships are available. Contact education@hatchspace.org for details.Instructor: Charles Thompson Charles Thompson makes furniture and carvings in a humble workshop on a humble hill in Heath, MA. He learned the mechanics of greenwood chairs by making and sitting in a Jennie Alexander chair with Peter Follansbee. He hasn’t been able to stop making them since. He has a love affair with a particular Witherby drawknife. He holds an MFA from The New School.Class PoliciesWe're excited to have you join us for a class or workshop at HatchSpace! To ensure a smooth registration process, we kindly ask that you review our Class Policies regarding payment, financial assistance, cancellations and refunds. Questions? We're here to help: education@hatchspace.org.WaitlistOur classes are popular and fill up fast! If the class you're interested in is marked SOLD OUT, you can be added to our waitlist by clicking the Register Now button, and the Join Waiting List link at the bottom of the screen.
Learn. Students will explore the applications of decorative pattern carving traditions and motifs as they create their own hand carved designs. First, students will learn carving patterns using gouges and v-chisels. Then, they can choose how they’d like to apply their carvings, whether they take shape on serving boards, charcuterie boards, or hanging panels that can be used for coat and spoon racks.
Make. Students will make their own carvings of their own design and shape.
Saturday & Sunday: May 4 & 5 | 9am - 5pm | Class will break for a 1 hour lunch each day.
Cost: $408 members, $480 non-members.
What to Bring: Bring a bag lunch, or you may visit nearby downtown Brattleboro to purchase lunch.
Partial and full scholarships are available. Contact education@hatchspace.org for details.
 | Instructor: Charles Thompson Charles Thompson makes furniture and carvings in a humble workshop on a humble hill in Heath, MA. He learned the mechanics of greenwood chairs by making and sitting in a Jennie Alexander chair with Peter Follansbee. He hasn’t been able to stop making them since. He has a love affair with a particular Witherby drawknife. He holds an MFA from The New School. |
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