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and talk to Zoe whilst she is demonstrating woodcarving to the public, the
venues where she will be teaching the craft, and some
carvings by students. |
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A Summer Holiday in
Sunny Devon
How would you like a week holidaying in
unspoilt Devon?
We offer holiday accommodation
for two persons,
and you can arrange your wood carving tuition to take place
for as many days as you like during your stay, giving
you time, as well, to enjoy all that can be
found in beautiful Devon
and Cornwall.
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Our summer holiday breaks (weekly
bookings, Saturday to Saturday) are from April to September
2012.
For prices and booking
please 'phone or
e-mail Zoe
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Writing
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currently producing informative CDs
details on
various aspects of woodcarving, and a
series of projects
intended for beginners and those who wish to gain confidence
with their woodcarving. Each topic has clear instructions, diagrams
and pictures to guide you through your
carving and develop your skills. With an array of carving
techniques at your fingertips, where will your imagination lead
you? Now available on CD
(pdf format) priced at £12
including postage.
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Woodcarving CDs now available: £12
each incl p & p |
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How to Carve
Lettering and Lay Out an Inscription |
How to Sharpen and Restore Carving
Tools |
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Carve a Green Man, Face and Foliage |
Carve your Family Pet |
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Carve a Maple Leaf in Relief |
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Follow some of Zoe's
projects in the 'Woodcarving Magazine'
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Zoe's
'Seashell' project appeared in the May/June 2009, issue 108 |
A 'Broody Hen' project - Sept/Oct 2009, issue 110 |
Carve a 'Bunny' from a Log of Wood - in May/June 2010,
issue 114 |
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Teaching
An Ongoing
Exhibition of Zoe's woodcarvings can be viewed and purchased at the
Rydon Inn, just
outside Holsworthy on the A3072 Bude road - view them as
you dine on a meal prepared by
skilful chefs using fresh local produce.
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"Some First Carvings",
showing examples of carvings done by students
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A curious and interesting carving
that Zoe made recently ... |
Try This ...
Carvings made by recent students
see more
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Jean turned both bowls and carved them in different
ways.
Details of Zoe's
Incised Lettering CD |
Forthcoming Shows and Demonstrations
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On our show stands we exhibit a full range of carvings,
including large garden sculptures, many of which are for sale, more
details and at the same time there are usually two
woodcarvers demonstrating the craft using hand tools in the
traditional way. We are always pleased to see old friends at the
exhibitions and to catch up on your latest works, and prospective
students will have a chance to meet and talk to Zoe, your tutor, and
see her at work, carving.
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What's on the Way?
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Additional pictures will be added as Zoe works on
her latest carving. Watch how a log of wood develops into a work of
art. |
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A log of Cherry about 17in diameter obtained
from near Liskeard, Cornwall. Waste wood around the figures is
removed with large deep gouges and a hand saw. |
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The gaps between the figures and between the
arms were drilled using a brace and bit and then cleaned up with
gouges. |
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The shapes of the figures are refined using
smaller flatter gouges, preparing the surfaces for the detailed
carving. |
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The edge of the skirt is cut and the feet and legs are
carved from beneath. You can see the figures of a hairdresser and
her client emerging. |
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The back of the client's chair is
carved in relief so that the client now sits in it. The feet of the chair
are relieved from the base which is then smoothed using
a very shallow gouge. |
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The hairlines of each head are cut and the faces
beneath prepared ready for their facial features. Now their jaw lines and necks
can be established and carved within the necklines of their
clothing.
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The hairdresser's face is carved
using small gouges, her hands and arms await final shaping. |
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Hair rollers are marked out on the client's
head and carved in relief on the prepared surface. Carving her
face is begun, starting with her eye sockets. |
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