INSTRUCTOR: Fred & Elaine Stenman
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
ADDITIONAL COST FOR SUPPLIES:
12 1/2" rounded board: $18.00- $25.00
6" X 9" printed practice board (optional): $8.00
SUPPLIES INCLUDED:
The paints and brushed are provided as well as stop boards and lights.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Padded 22"-24" Stool (Especially for those with back problems).
#3/35 mm Swiss Made. The Flexcut #220799 1¼" or a Stubai #4/35 may be substituted for this gouge. #3 sweep Swiss Made or #3 sweep Denny (or other) gouges in various sizes from 10mm to 20mm. A good wood burner, such as Colwood or Optima. We use Colwood “B” and “J” pens and Optima Ph11 Pens.
Some large #3/35mm gouges and some wood burners are available for student use.
This is a 4-day seminar. All new students MUST begin on Monday. The students will learn the techniques developed by Elaine and Fred, which combine low relief carving with details that are wood burned. The carvings are painted with very thin acrylics and stained with oil paint. Tool techniques for full sized gouges and wood burning tools along with elements of design will be taught. New students will first execute a small (6" x 9") practice piece which is just wood burned (no carving). This will be followed by the main project piece (approx. 9" x 15" or a 12.5" rounded board) which has the main design elements carved with wood burned details. Students may select from the Stenman’s original designs including an old barn or log cabin in a wooded setting with wildlife details. Other projects will be available. If you have a special project in mind, please contact us before the class begins. The projects will be executed in basswood with the bark remaining on the edge to create a natural frame.
If you have any questions, you can phone us: (651) 485-0580. You can also e-mail us at: fhstenman@gmail.com, www.stenmanstudios.com
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
If you are a new student, you MUST register for Monday.
