Introduction to Wood Carving
with Ken Ramler
Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed
Saturday October 18, 9am-Noon (1 session)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) 

Discover the incredible world of woodcarving in this class exploring carving!

Ken will guide students through (safely!) carving wood using a variety of techniques.

Students will then learn how to add details using pyrography, or woodburning, an element that will not only add character but also life to your piece.

Finally, Ken will walk you through the steps of successfully completing your piece with wood finishes.

Materials to create one project in class are included in the cost of tuition!

Tool List, though tools will be available for use in class you are welcome to bring the following if you prefer to work with your own:

Smaller to Medium Wood Carving Gouges
V-Tools
Carving Knives
No sanding required

Studio Practices- What to Expect While You Are Creating with Us!

The Paramount Center for the Arts welcomes all people to the Studios with the expectation of inclusion and respect towards all, including yourself, fellow students, instructors, staff and volunteers.

Instructor Prep Time: Please allow your instructor time to prepare your classroom; if you arrive more than 15 minutes earlier than the class start time, please explore one of our onsite exhibition spaces or wait in the Lobby in the Visual Arts Department.

Cleaning: Please help keep the Studios a welcoming space by cleaning up your area before departing the building.

Weather Closures:  In the event of severe weather, the Visual Arts Department will update the phone messages on the Information Desk (320) 257-3125, announce closures on the Paramount website homepage, and will communicate via email to any students whose class meeting time is impacted by the closure