The Modern Chisel - The Art of Power Carving
Experience Level: ANY
Instructor: Elizabeth Weber
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Moderator: Eric Hovan
Class Size: 12 students
Sessions: 2 sessions at 4 hours each
This course will be via Zoom.
Course Description
If you don’t have the hand strength you used too or you are working on a delicate piece, power carving can unlock more options in your workshop! In this course you will learn everything you need to know about power carving and practice along side Elizabeth.
Day 1 – will focus on the different machines and what different burs do. You will then learn how to create the different textures on a practice panel.
Day 2 – you will learn how add color to those textures to really make your projects stand out!
Tools/Materials Needed
Paint – Acrylic or Milk Paint
Power Carver* – Recommended: Mighty Marathon / Other Option: Dremel
Carbide Burs* – Like these
Tungsten Tooth Ball* – Like this
*Our friends at Power Carving Depot have put together a special course bundle for us with free shipping and 10% off!! Once your registration is confirmed you will receive instructions on how to order your bundle. It includes the Mighty Marathon, Carbide Burs, and the Tungsten Toothed Ball!
Materials Needed:
8″ x 8″ hardwood board about 1/2″ – 3/4″ thick (recommended: maple, cherry, or walnut)
Course Dates
September 13th & 14th, 2025 from 12:00 pm EST to 4:00 pm EST (9:00 am PST – 1:00 pm PST)