How wonderful it is that you have an interest in Celtic Wood Carving .
Removing excess wood is never fun but carving details is. I have removed much of the excess wood for the Celtic Cross and Celtic Wine Rack so you can get right to the fun of woodcarving.
I would not start a Celtic Wood Carving School by simply placing a block of wood in front of you and say “O.K., take this carbon paper and trace this Celtic themed design onto the block.” It would be tedious and no fun.
Once you finish tracing the image on the block of wood we would have to band saw, drill and finish shaping. The next step would be to "roughout" or expose the parts of the cross we wanted to actually carve. I have taken you, the student, past this initial eight to twelve hours of work. The bandsaw work, the drill work, is done the roughout is complete. Now you can begin the wonderful task of woodcarving a beautiful Celtic High Cross.
This class will give the beginner a solid foundation in Celtic wood carving. You don't have to be a physical giant to handle woodcarving tools; it's all in the technique. Learning the fundamentals of woodcarving. Woodcarving can be effortless and graceful. This is the romance of the skill.
Learn how to design using references that many of the great artists use. This will expand your imagination and the approach to designing will start to come more easily to you.
Learn how to handle your woodcarving tools; from roughing out the beginnings of your project to the final delicate detailing . Woodcarving is a skill that incorporates the body to better assist your hand control of the chisels.
Learn how to sharpen your tools with the proficiency.
Learn the steps to seeing so that you can easily visually map your way into the actual carving of your project.This skill is critical for the beginner's eye.
Finally, learn about finishing and building contrast in your piece, a necessity to having a striking, attractive look.
