Gouge Chip Carving
Free Classes
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Springfield, Missouri: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
@ VFW located at 1136 East Atlantic. ½ block west of National, Atlantic intersection.
....... New class starts every Tuesday evening.
....... Instruction completed in four classes - consecutive attendances not required.
.......Tools, instruction and instruction books furnished at no charge.
....... Wood fee $1.00 per night.
....... Mentor classes include 1 to 3 students
After viewing the one hour Gouge Chip Carving audio video disk (or VHS tape), the student may take (home for six weeks) the tools, pamphlet, and mallet at no charge. A $5.00 deposit charge will be returned when the video is returned. A dvd player will be available
Springfield, Missouri: Saturday Mornings. I do have a limited capability to mentor classes on Saturdays. Instruction for 1 to 3 hours is available. Call me at 417-866-0053 or email: rahewitt@earthlink.net to schedule class.
.......Tools, instruction and instruction books furnished at no charge.
....... Wood fee $2.00 per hour of instruction.
....... Mentor classes include 1 or 2 students.
....... Introductory instruction performed by student and includes:
.............. 1st hour: Holding mallet & gouge, vertical cut, chip removal, flowers .
............. .2nd hour: Diamonds and Snowflakes.
............... 3rd hour: Vines
After viewing the one hour Gouge Chip Carving audio video disk (or VHS tape), the student may take (home for six weeks) the tools, pamphlet, and mallet at no charge. A $5.00 deposit charge will be returned when the video is returned. A dvd player is available during class to watch the video.
Workshops at your location:
Normally restricted to 250 miles from Springfield, Missouri
or on my way to Dallas, Texas or Omaha, Nebraska.
Workshop are 3 hours. I can conduct two workshops per day.
Call Russ Hewitt 417-866-0053 or cell 417-425-7155 or email:rahewitt@earthlink.net
........Tools, instruction and instruction books furnished at no charge.
....... Wood fee $5.00 per hour of instruction.
........ Introductory instruction performed by student and includes:
.............. 1st hour: Holding mallet & gouge, vertical cut, chip removal, flowers .
.............. 2nd hour: Diamonds and accenting.
.............. 3rd hour: Snowflakes and vines
You provide the recruitment and space
........ Minimum of 8 and maximum of 12 students (no carving experience required).
........ Class room (with sufficient lighting, tables and chairs).
........ Recruitment of those who have an interest in gouge chip carving.
........ Offer opportunity for students to watch VCR or DVD before the class