Introduction to Woodcarving: Chip Carving

About this course

The course introduces chip carving as a form of decorative relief carving. Participants practise using wood carving chisels, including gouges, on a practice board before developing a design for a wooden coaster. They can adapt a supplied design or create one with guidance suited to the technique. The teaching combines demonstrations, examples of chip-carving methods and tutor support while participants work on their own carved piece. The techniques introduced can also be applied to decorating other wooden surfaces.

What you'll learn

• Use wood carving chisels and gouges to make decorative surface cuts
• Distinguish between chip-carving techniques shown through examples
• Adapt or develop a design appropriate for chip carving
• Apply chip-carving methods to a wooden surface

Is this course right for you?

This course is labelled Beginner and is intended as an introduction to chip carving. Participants work individually on a carved design, with the option to adapt a supplied pattern or develop their own with tutor guidance. The source does not specify previous experience requirements.

Before you go

• A blank wooden coaster is provided for the carving project.
• The course provides information about where to buy the tools used, including options for different budgets.
• Participants take home their carved wooden coaster.