WOODBURNING COURSE & WORKSHOPS AT THE ART SCHOOL OF PETERBOROUGH
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Cara Jordan Art School of Peterborough 2023 Woodburning Course and Workshops
Cara Jordan Art School of Peterborough 2023 Woodburning Workshops
Woodburning Landscape (Beginner) February 26
In this three-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to create trees, foliage, grass, and reflections. This is a great beginner workshop that will introduce you to the woodburning tool and some of the most-used tips. What’s more, you’ll come away with a beautiful project: the image of a lake landscape with birch trees!
Woodburned Sign (Beginner/Intermediate) March 19
In this workshop, you’ll be able make a wonderful sign using reclaimed wood while also learning a new skill! The class will focus on the basics of using a woodburning tool, including how to prepare a surface for burning, transfer patterns, safety, and techniques for using the various tips. A variety of patterns will be provided for all skill levels; however, feel free to bring your own design.
Woodburning Animal Portrait (Beginner/Intermediate) April 23
While this class will present the basics of using a woodburning tool, including how to prepare a surface for burning, transfer patterns, safety, and techniques for using the various tips, students will also learn more intermediate techniques, including adding texture, highlights, and shading. There will a number of animal patterns provided for all skill levels and interests. You might go home with an owl, hawk, hummingbird, deer, or wolf!
https://artschoolptbo.org/courses/category/adult-workshops/woodburning-adult-workshops/
10-Week Woodburning/Pyrography Course (January to April)
The course will focus on learning the basics of using a woodburning tool, including how to prepare a surface for burning, transfer patterns, safety, and techniques for employing the various tips. However, students will also learn more intermediate/advanced techniques, including adding texture, highlights, and shading to a variety of images and surfaces. While patterns will be provided, students should also feel free to be creative and pursue projects of interest to them.
Materials cost: $50.00
While all materials and tools will be provided, anyone with their own woodburning system or woodworking tools is encouraged to bring them.
Week 1: Woodburning Sampler
The class will focus on learning the basics of using a pyrography tool, including how to prepare a wooden surface for burning, transfer patterns, safety, and techniques for making the best use of the various tips.
Week 2: Howling Wolf
In this session, we will use the skills learned from the sampler to create the silhouette of a howling wolf.
Week 3: Beginner Animal Image
In the third week, students will learn more intermediate techniques, including adding texture, highlights, and shading. Students will apply these skills to the image of an animal.
Week 4: Woodburning on Different Surfaces
This week will focus on practicing woodburning on a variety of shapes and surfaces, including different kinds of wood. Students will have the opportunity to create one or more small projects (cutting board, coaster, bookmark, pendant, keychain, spoon, etc.) with patterns provided.
Week 5: Reverse Pyrography
In this class, instead of woodburning on the surface, we will be using a variety of tools to remove the dark burning from a wooden surface to craft a cityscape. Similar in concept to scratchboard, the design will be created using carving tools, X-ACTO knives, and sandpaper to reveal the lights and reflections of the city. Patterns will be available. While all tools and materials will be provided, if you have a Dremel, hand-carving tools, or an X-ACTO knife, please consider bringing them along.
Weeks 6-7: Intermediate/Advanced Animal Image
For weeks 6-7, students will learn more advanced woodburning techniques, including adding light, shadow, and texture, as well as how to create realistic animal eyes, beaks, noses, fur, and feathers. Students will apply these skills to creating the image of an owl or lion.
Weeks 8-10: Human Portrait
In the final classes, we will learn about the best tips and techniques for creating a human portrait. Shading, highlights, facial structure, and shapes will be emphasized. Students can bring a photo of their own or work from a pattern provided.
Please visit the Art School of Peterborough website for more details: https://artschoolptbo.org/course/winter-term-woodburning-class-pyrography/
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2023-01-08