Wood is an extremely versatile medium. In these courses, you will become more confident in using hand tools for carving, choosing which wood to use, transferring your design onto the wood, and controlling the tools you use; moving between skills, art and design-based work.
Convex / Concave
In this course you will learn the basics of woodcarving: how to remove material to obtain concave or convex shapes while working with the relationship between timber, tools and shape. Starting from a panel of raw wood, you will learn how to carve and think towards using three dimensions in your design.
Based on your experience, capabilities and ambitions, Teresa will guide you through the process of finding your design. No experience is needed and examples will be provided. More experienced carvers are encouraged to work, or continue working, on their own project, while individual practise exercises will be given to hone your skills.
The emphasis is on sharpening and maintaining your tools, keeping your carving fun and safe. You will find yourself inspired by the different trees and their growth habit. You also gain knowledge that is important for woodworkers, in the field of grain, heartwood and sapwood and about the extraction, drying and pre-treatment of wood. And you playfully practice recognizing trees, so that you get a different view of your natural environment.
Schedule & enrolment
Teacher
Teresa Hunyadi
Teresa is an Austrian wood sculptor and tree enthusiast with a strong emphasis on sustainability in her work. She divides her time between Scotland and the Netherlands. She studied woodcarving at universities in Austria and Japan, and she teaches at the Design Department of Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland. Her work includes representational and abstract elements, predominantly created with hand tools in wood, valuing each piece for its own character as a living material.
Web: www.teresahunyadi.com
Instagram: @teresahunyadi (https://www.instagram.com/teresahunyadi/)
The Open Studio: Woodworking is open to anyone with an X subscription who has completed a Woodworking or Furniture Design course, or anyone with experience with woodworking, at any time when an assistant is present. All you need to do is register beforehand. The assistant is there to help when needed, to give tips and advice and to ensure that all materials and equipment are used responsibly and safely. During the Open Studio: Woodworking you are welcome to use hand tools and small machines. Materials are also available for purchase. Or you can bring your own materials.
Interested in finding out what happens every weekend in the Open Studio: Fine Arts? If so, join the Facebook group.
Schedule & enrolment
Teacher
Teresa Hunyadi
Teresa is an Austrian wood sculptor and tree enthusiast with a strong emphasis on sustainability in her work. She divides her time between Scotland and the Netherlands. She studied woodcarving at universities in Austria and Japan, and she teaches at the Design Department of Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland. Her work includes representational and abstract elements, predominantly created with hand tools in wood, valuing each piece for its own character as a living material.
Web: www.teresahunyadi.com
Instagram: @teresahunyadi (https://www.instagram.com/teresahunyadi/)
Practical Information
| Experience necessary |
| Assistants available |
| Reserve in advance, the day before from 13:00 |
| On Friday from 18:00 until 23:00 and on Saturday from 12:00 until 18:00 |