Experience level: Beginner; ages 18+
Learn to carve a small, smooth palm-sized bird carved from a soft block of wood using a small knife at Learn to Carve a Comfort Bird on Tuesday, February 2 from 12-4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.
Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will teach students how to safely use a carving knife and transform a small block of wood into a charming small bird carving. Class materials include layout tools, basswood blank, additional carving tools and a carver’s board.
$95/person*. Register here. Registration closes January 28 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
*Students should bring:
–Carving glove
–Beavercraft Basic Spoon Right Hand Carving Set
–Beavercraft Basic Spoon Left Hand Carving 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.
