Boats are symbolic of many things, freedom and adventure among them. Their lines are beautiful and inherently sculptural.

Huon Pine is a renowned boat building timber, In this 3 day course you will carve your own little Huon Pine boat sculpture.

It isn’t so much a model, as a sculpture that captures the essence of what boats mean to you and how they make you feel. You can create a small row boat or a sailing boat with a billowing sail.

This course will cover:

• Timber and tool selection

• Design

• Safety

• Creating a blank

• Carving techniques

• Finishing – sanding, texturing, painting and charring (shou sugi ban)

• Tool maintenance and sharpening

• Mounting work

More details and booking information at https://www.phoebeeverill.com/short-woodworking-courses/