wood Carving by Hand
Friday, December 15 & Friday, December 22
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Christopher Wagner at Arts on Main on Friday, December 15 & Friday, December 22 for a two-day introduction to the tools and techniques used in carving a small wooden figure or animal. During the workshop you will be guided through the process of planning an original wood carving, how to use traditional chip carving knives, and how to finish your piece with homemade milk paint. The carvings can be standalone small sculptures, Christmas ornaments, or whatever else you can imagine.
The first day will be introducing the wood carving techniques while whittling as a group. The second day will be finishing the carving, mixing milk paint, and painting the figure.
This workshop is open to all skill levels! All supplies will be provided by the instructor and available for students to keep after the workshop.
For ages 12 - 112
Students younger than 16 require parental supervision
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Christopher B. Wagner is a sculptor originally from Kentucky but has lived and worked all over the country. Last summer he relocated from the West Coast to Williamsburg, VA to work as a Studio Art Technician at William & Mary University. He received a B.A. in art history and sculpture from Georgetown College after which he studied Sculpture at Edinboro University in which he graduated in 2010 with an M.F.A.. He has been making and exhibiting his art ever sincehis work can currently be seen at Guardino Gallery in Portland, OR, Imogen Gallery in Astoria, OR, and the Compound Gallery in Oakland, CA.Along with his own active studio he has worked as a Shop Manager for Eichinger Sculpture studio in Portland, OR; along with serving as an instructor and technician at numerous institutions including Gonzaga University, Mission College, De Anza University and most recently William & Mary University. His awards have included a Jurors Choice at Cherry Creek Art Festival, exhibitor at the Smithsonian Craft Show, the Glean Artist Grant, and the Emerging Artist Award from Portland Open Studios. His work focuses on recycled or reconstituted wood as the medium. Utilizing traditional carving skills in the creation of contemporary sculpture. The reclaimed lumber he predominantly sculpts in provides a sense of history that influences what he creates.