Carving the Human Figure
Saturday, February 15 & Sunday, February 16
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Christopher Wagner on Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM for a 2-Day Woodcarving Workshop at Arts on Main!
This 2-day workshop is an introduction to carving the human figure in wood. Tools and techniques will be introduced along with hands-on guidance in carving a figure. Materials and tools will be provided in a take-home kit. We will look at and discuss historical examples and then create your own original carving. In the second session, we will continue with carving guidance but also introduce wood finishing options. Materials for mixing your own traditional milk paints will be provided.
For ages 11+ (parental attendance is required for ages 15 and younger)
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Christopher B. Wagner is a sculptor originally from Kentucky but has lived and worked all over the country. In the summer of 2022, he relocated from the West Coast to Williamsburg, VA to work 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 since his work can currently be seen at Linda Matney Gallery in Williamsburg, VA, Guardino Gallery in Portland, OR, Imogen Gallery in Astoria, OR, and the Compound Gallery in Oakland, CA. 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 figurative woodcarvings use recycled lumber as the medium. Utilizing traditional carving skills in the creation of contemporary sculpture. The reclaimed material he sculpts in provides a sense of history that influences what he creates.