Acanthus Leaf Carving with Will Neptune

After many requests for this class we are pleased to add Acanthus leaf carving to Will’s excellent series of carving classes. Acanthus leaves are one of the most popular embellishments seen in traditional furniture and architecture.  It's curling and flowing form can be adapted to a wide range of situations. This is a style of carving common to the knee of a cabriole leg.   The topics we will cover include: pattern development, tool selection, grounding, setting in and modeling.  You will learn how to carve the classic "pipes and eyes" and the twisting, fluted leaf tips typical of Acanthus leaves.   The apparent complexity of leaf carving can be intimidating to the beginner.  The key to learning traditional carving is to follow a systematic procedure, breaking the project into a series of simpler steps which assures a successful finished carving. Some specific carving tools will be required for this class. Please inquire when you register. Tuition $255.00 plus materials

Section 020412A: Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5, 9:30am - 5:00pm

  Tool_list_Will_Neptune_Acanthus_leaf_carving_on_the_knee.pdf

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