Carving SIG
Woodcarving embraces a huge range of applications, some often considered as the pinnacle of the woodworking disciplines. Carving includes techniques such as in-the-round, high and low relief carving, incised carving, chip carving, whittling, lettering, woodcut and wood engraving, pattern making, chain-saw carving, and even sculpture. The carving may stand alone or be an embellishment on other wood products, such as furniture or bowls.
There are, therefore, a huge range of applications that one can try.
The range of tools is greater than other woodworking disciplines and properly sharpened tools are essential. The choice of timber, and thus the understanding of the properties of timber, is also critical.
The Carving SIG is held at 7.30 pm on the third Thursday of each month, as well as occasional weekend sessions. The SIG has a good range of carving tools available and books on carving may be borrowed from the Guild library. Carving and sharpening workshops are held at the Guild.
If you would like to try any aspect of woodcarving, other members are there to help get you started.
