{"product_id":"viking-helmet","title":"Viking Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003eINSTRUCTOR:  Pat Carroll\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate, Advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eADDITIONAL COST FOR SUPPLIES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSUPPLIES NEEDED:  Power carver \u0026amp; pyrography units can be supplied by the instructor, but if you have your own, please feel free to bring them!  PPE is also required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\"\u003eExplore the history and craftsmanship behind the Viking helmet while creating your own aged, relic-inspired wooden piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\"\u003eIn this class, students will learn about the history surrounding Viking helmets—and discover why authentic Viking helmets did not have horns. The fascinating story behind the horned Viking helmet myth will be discussed during the class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\"\u003eYou will learn a variety of relief-carving techniques to create the illusion of raised and elevated bands, giving the helmet its distinctive dimensional appearance. Hand-crafted wooden rivets will be added to further enhance the construction and create the appearance of an aged, historically inspired artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\"\u003eA significant portion of the class will focus on finishing techniques. We will discuss ways to build layers of color, texture, wear, and patina to create the appearance of a centuries-old relic—rather than a newly carved piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\"\u003eBy the end of the class, you will have created a unique Viking-inspired wooden helmet while gaining new skills in relief carving, dimensional detailing, antiquing, and finish techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\"\u003eSupplies furnished by instructor. Power carvers, Pyrography units, Wood, Paints and accessories \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: 0in; line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt .3in;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: .25in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 105%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\"\u003eTools or equipment the student is required to have. \u003cu\u003eStudents are encouraged to bring their own equipment to help problem solve and show correct use. \u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePersonal Protection Equipment, PPE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in; text-indent: 0in; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in; text-indent: 0in; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: -.25pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\"\u003eEmail: patcarrollwoodturning@gmail.com\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: -.25pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IE\"\u003eWebsite: www.patcarrollwoodturning.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Woodcarvers Guild","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday 4\/7\/2027 - Friday 4\/9\/2027","offer_id":44375928471630,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/6900\/7182\/files\/RonnieReed_1.png?v=1790105264","url":"https:\/\/www.texaswoodcarversguild.org\/products\/viking-helmet","provider":"Texas Woodcarvers Guild","version":"1.0","type":"link"}