Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+
Learn how to whittle or carve in the round at Woodcarving Basics: Holiday Ornaments on Saturday, December 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.
Taught by instructor Lou Ann Koebel, making a small holiday ornament is a fun way to learn the how to safely use a carving knife and practice the three basic wood carving cuts. Students will have a choice of a projects –either a snowman or fir tree. Small eyelets, ribbon and paints will be available to make your carving into a holiday ornament.
$85/person*. Register here. Registration closes December 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
*Students should bring:
Glove
Flex Cut Carving Knife Set
Flex Cut Roughing Knife Set
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.
By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
About the instructor:
Lou Ann Koebel has had a strong passion for woodworking since high school, and during the summer attends workshops at Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indiana. She also leads Fix It! and dulcimer courses — in addition to jam sessions — at The Farms.
About the Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
