Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
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.
