Saturday, 5th October, 2024. 10AM to 2 PM
Presented by Outaouais Wood Carvers, Sponsored by Flexcut
Nepean Creative Arts Center, 35 Stafford Road, Unit 7, Ottawa
This one-day course is designed to teach participants the fundamentals of Wood Carving.
OWC member Bob Gander will guide participants through a series of topics necessary to start your wood carving journey.
Topics will include; styles of carving, wood selection, types of tools, safety, selecting minimum tools needed to get started and basic maintenance. He will also discuss finishing techniques, resources and much more.
You will put the day’s learnings into practice by carving a cowboy boot in butternut.
A range of tools supplied by our Flexcut Carving Tools sponsor will be available for participants use on the day of the course. Participants are encouraged to bring along their own carving tools, if applicable.
A sturdy, preferably cut resistant glove, for your non-dominant hand is essential for course participation. These can be obtained at a hardware or wood working store.
Fee: OWC member $ 40
Non-member $ 70 (includes a reduced $30 annual membership fee)
Cancellation refunds given only with 4 days’ notice of the course, by Sep.30th 2024
Registration and payment are required in advance. First come, first served 😉
Registration deadline is, September 27, 2024
Maximum 8 participants. Note: a minimum of 4 participants are required to run this workshop.
Participants aged 14-17 inclusive must be accompanied by parent for the duration of the class.
To Register: Send e-transfer to owctreasurer8@gmail.com be sure to include your name, email address, phone #(s) and name of class in the comment section of the e-transfer.
Or
send message to owtreasurer8@gmail.com link, Include your name, email address, phone # (s) and name of class
send cheque made out to Outaouais Wood Carvers
c/o 2141 Beaumont Rd
Ottawa ON K1H 5V2
Or pay in person at our monthly club meeting or weekly carving clutch
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Note: Participants will be required to sign the following waiver.
Paper copies will be available at the course.
I, _____________________, certify that I am over 18 years of age and intend to participate in Outaouais Wood Carvers workshop “Introduction to Carving” on Oct. 5, 2024.
I, _______parent’s name______, certify that I am the parent accompanying a participant of “Introduction to Carving” on Oct. 5th, 2024 aged 14-17, ____Student’s name____, and agree to the following statement.
I am aware of the inherent risks and dangers involved in this activity & agree to assume these risks & release Outaouais Wood Carvers from liability arising from participation in this workshop. I agree that I/he/she will follow the instructions of those conducting the workshop & will abide by the safety rules articulated.
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: __________
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