Wood Carving a Comfort Bird with John Thomas and Reid Carney
This workshop will introduce students to wood carving including tool safety, and basic tool usage will be emphasized. Students will learn the safe procedures for carving using a knife, and be introduced to sharpening, stropping, check-cuts, push-cuts, stop-cuts and paring-cuts. Tools will be available to use or bring your favorite knife. In the July workshop, students will work on carving a cardinal. In the August workshop, students will work on carving a walking stick. In the September workshop, students will work on carving a comfort bird. Limited seating, so please sign up early.
For BRMAA members, you are welcome to join The Blue Ridge Wood Carvers regular meetings every Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. here at the Art Center. If you are not a BRMAA member yet, consider joining today so that you can reap all the benefits of membership including discounts on classes, artwork, attendance to our Guild meetings, and so much more.
Registration Information
Skill Level:
- Beginner & Intermediate
Session Length & Date:
- 1 Day Session
- September 16, 2025
- 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Instructor Name:
- John Thomas
- Reid Carney
Class Fee:
- $25.00 Non-members + $10.00 Supply Fee
- $10 BRMAA Members + $10.00 Supply Fee
Call (706) 258-4322 for questions regarding this course and registration. Payment is required to register for BRMAA courses. You may pay via PayPal, over the phone, or visit The Art Center located at 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 to pay in person.
