This workshop will see you make a comfort bird, what a great gift for you or that special someone. This workshop is a beginner level class but is also perfect for self-taught starters who would like a challenge and some additional knowledge.
You will start with a prepared timber blank and then create your own comfort bird using a whittling knife. You will learn about timber grain and direction, knife safety, knife sharpening, tips on technique and how to finish your work to perfection. The class is small and all the tools are provided, along with expert tuition by Gary Field. Please wear closed in shoes and clothes that don't mind some sawdust.
Please note that our workshops are for 16+ years only.
Workshops require a minimum of 4 bookings to go ahead.
Cost:
$145 for a 3 hour class
Deposit taken: $45 inc gst - non-refundable deposit to book a place
The balance of $100 is payable in cash on the day
Location:
Montville Woods Gallery
158 Main Street
Montville
Qld 4560
Times:
10am to 1pm
Tea/Coffee provided
Cancellation Policy:
Please do not attend a workshop if you are ill. If you cannot attend due to illness please email us as soon as possible, you will be able to transfer your booking deposit to a future workshop. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice you will not be able to transfer your deposit.
Look out for our range of workshops that include whittling comfort birds, spoons, mushrooms, shelf mice, dogs, and bowls.
ABOUT GARY FIELD
Gary’s love of woodcarving is strongly influenced by his love of nature. Over the last 45 years he has developed an individual style and has had solo exhibitions, worldwide commissions and exhibited Australia wide. He is environmentally conscious and has salvaged & collected much of his raw materials and believes that every piece of a once living tree should be used. He uses Australian & exotic fine timbers to create elegant collector spoons, often including semi-precious stones & metals as a feature or a combination of timbers. His approach is to design the shape he wishes to create then select a piece of timber that will become a work of art.
He has won numerous awards, demonstrated his woodcarving skills around Australia, New Zealand, and China and is published in multimedia. Gary enjoys sharing his love of creating with people interested in developing a new skill and believes that wood carving is the perfect place to start.