Thread: Training Melb?

sorry no one had any idea of courses in Melbourne
welcome to the forum and feel free to ask questions
1st tip keep your fingers away from the sharp bit of the chisel

When I saw that there was a reply from you, Arty, I thought you were offering your services as private tutor...

I am also surprised that there is no carving "school" in Melbourne. There is one here in Adelaide. Maybe you could call them, Gvassila, and see if they know of anybody in Melbourne. The name is Woodcarving Academy, IIRC.

Victorian Woodworkers Association are running a class in carving at their Nth Melb workshop.
Unfortunately I do not have the details as I have thrown out the newsletter.
Woodborer might be able to help you if you PM him

Originally Posted by gvassila

Hi

Would love to try my hand at carving and have done some dabbling

There is an feature article in our local paper this week about woodcarving and woodturning at the Woodcraft Manningham club in Templestowe.

It says they always have room for new enthusiasts and new members are welcome to take part in the introductory instruction classes that are frequently held.

For details see www.woodcraft-manningham.org.au or phone 9728 2179.

Hope that helps.

Peter.

Originally Posted by Frank&Earnest

When I saw that there was a reply from you, Arty, I thought you were offering your services as private tutor...
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20$hr 1st lesson we sit and look at the wood as we partake in the arty pursuit of the drinking of a nice red (student to supply)once this is masted then we may move to a nice white

Originally Posted by SPIRIT

20 1st lesson we sit and look at the wood as we partake in the arty pursuit of the drinking of a nice red (student to supply)once this is masted then we may move to a nice white

Revolutionary! The traditional way of starting with white wine is being reversed! A new artistic trend has begun!

I do love a good red and have a number of bottles here. Maybe we could start some sort of wood/wine matching, a nice heavier red (say a shiraz) if working with jarrah or red gum.

On Chesand's advice I have looked up the VWA and they have sent me details for their next carving course, I've managed to get the Hubby to agree to look after the 3 boys (lol, that will be interesting) so I'll sign up to the course in the next few days.

Thanks for all your help, I'll keep you posted.
Alissa

Originally Posted by Frank&Earnest

Revolutionary! The traditional way of starting with white wine is being reversed! A new artistic trend has begun!

yes grasshopper one must drink port from a beer glass save on time filling it up all the time

Originally Posted by gvassila

I do love a good red and have a number of bottles here. Maybe we could start some sort of wood/wine matching, a nice heavier red (say a shiraz) if working with jarrah or red gum.
Alissa

I'll need something stronger if l have to work with red gum

Mayhap a goblet of grappa?

Originally Posted by gvassila

Mayhap a goblet of grappa?

only in winter

some carving club in templestowe (old generation)

Thanks, I've booked in for the VWA's one in North Melb, starts at the start of May.

l was thinking is that l see