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Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving

Thursday, October 25, 2018
6:00 pm9:00 pm
Totem Heritage Center

Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Wayne Hewson
October 20 – 27, 2018
Monday – Friday, 6 – 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration Fee: $175/$150
Materials: cedar sold by length

Prerequisite: Introduction to Power Tools

Accomplished Tsimshian carver and experienced instructor Wayne Hewson of Metlakatla has created over twelve unique totem poles while demonstrating at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, and several poles and other carved pieces for local and national commissions. Hewson will introduce students to three-dimensional formline design, design transfer basics, and the tools and techniques of Northwest Coast carving. Students will create a dorsal fin or paddle with carved design. Students can use their paddle from Introduction to Power Tools. This class is a prerequisite for upper level carving classes.

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