Whittling for Beginners
with Katie Aldworth
Little Green Art Studio at Forager Crafts | 2915 Knox Ave, #103, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Sunday, November 8
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
$105.00
or 3 credits for members
This 4-hour whittling class will teach students how to use a wood carving blade to shape a piece of basswood into a handheld figurine. Each step teaches a different type of cut and how to make that cut, skills building one on top of the others to create a full understanding of whittling. I will begin the class with a lesson on knife safety and handling, and a brief intro to wood grain and structure. Students will also learn to sharpen their blades as they work to maintain safe and effective tools. Once your carving is complete, we will paint our figures and you will learn various painting and finishing techniques. By the end of the workshop, you will walk away with knowledge of all the basic woodcarving cuts, how to execute them safely, the confidence to shape solid wood by hand, and of course your handmade wooden little guy!
Max students: 8
Materials included
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// Studio Policies + Cancellations //
- —Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time.
- —If you are more than 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.
- —You may cancel for a refund up to 15 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable or transferable.
- —We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 4 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.
- —Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.
About the Teacher
Katie Aldworth
I'm a long time creative explorer, dabbling in handmade crafts like whittling, woodcarving, sewing, quilting, sculpting, painting, tinkering, leatherworking and more! An animator by trade, I work as a director for animated TV shows across all studios and platforms, but I find what heals my spirit more than anything is making things with my hands, and sharing my skills with others. I love teaching and spreading the joy of whittling with anyone looking to learn a new meditative and satisfying art form.
