Dates: 14-18 July 2025Also available 7-11 July 2025 Time: 10:00 - 17:00Fee: £625 / Early Bird: £585Level: Beginners (18+ years)Tutor: Saena KuBe inspired by this rare opportunity to learn historic woodcarving skills in one of the few art schools still teaching traditional craftsmanship. Out of raw timber and with guidance, you’ll create an original architectural ornament: an acanthus leaf or oak leaf, for example, or a section of classical moulding. In the process, you’ll learn how to work with the wood grain, and use and sharpen chisels safely and with confidence. 'The course was amazing and inspiring. I learned a lot in a short amount of time. The size of the class was perfect for individual and group instruction. I couldn't be more pleased with the course.' Mina COURSE DESCRIPTIONWe introduce you to the specific skills and techniques needed for historic (not freestyle) woodcarving, firstly by way of a simple chip carving, and then by moving on to carving an original architectural ornament. Chip carving is a great place to start. This decorative technique was commonly used in the medieval and early renaissance periods in Europe, particularly on oak furniture. You learn about the different types of cut that each tool makes in the wood, and how the shape and size of the chisel dictate the pattern. If you have not carved wood before, you may find it hard to produce crisp cuts, and this 6” square practice piece helps you develop consistency and accuracy in the handling of your chisels. Practice makes perfect! Once you’ve got to grips with the basic techniques, and have started to understand grain direction in timber and its effect on cutting technique, you can move onto the creation of an original architectural ornament: an acanthus leaf or oak leaf, for example, working from a plaster mould. The modelling of a leaf introduces you to working in relief – it stands out from the surface rather than being set in – and you learn something of the way a carver may ‘draw’ with the chisel, in long, sweeping strokes. It’s a more sculptural process and very satisfying work. You’ll leave our course with two pieces of carving, and knowing how to approach and execute your own simple carving project at home. What’s included: all teaching, and your tools and materials for the woodcarving. What isn’t included: your meals, and bring 150mm & 300mm steel rulers (the college shop will have stocks if you need to buy them), an A4 sketchbook, pencil & rubber. Please wear old clothes you don’t mind spoiling, or bring an apron, and wear steel-toe cap boots. 10% discount available for City & Guilds of London Art School students, alumni and staff. Contact summerschool@cityandguildsartschool.ac.uk to receive the discount code. Please note: in accordance with Eventbrite's Terms of Service, Eventbrite's fees are non-refundable. Any refunds made for Summer School bookings will have Eventbrite's fees deducted, unless we cancel the course. For more information, please see our terms and conditions. 'Brilliant course way outside of my normal comfort zone as a professional French Polisher. Saena Ku very knowledgeable, terrific practitioner of her craft. Good mix of fellow pupils on the course, good surroundings, exceptional learning'. Andy If you’d like to keep up to date with news about our Summer School courses, please add your details to our Summer School mailing list. If you have any queries, please email us at summerschool@cityandguildsartschool.ac.uk Any queries? Take a look at our FAQs page and for further help, please contact us at summerschool@cityandguildsartschool.ac.uk The Art School thanks The Grocers’ Charity for their generous support of this initiative.

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