{"id":229,"date":"2024-11-25T20:28:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T20:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/events.schoolofwoodcarving.com\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=229"},"modified":"2024-11-25T20:55:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T20:55:00","slug":"carving-with-a-classical-flair-marc-adams-school-of-woodworking-august-4-8-2025","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/events.schoolofwoodcarving.com\/index.php\/event\/carving-with-a-classical-flair-marc-adams-school-of-woodworking-august-4-8-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Carving with a Classical Flair \u2013 Marc Adams School of Woodworking 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Carving with a Classical Flair \u2013 Marc Adams School of Woodworking<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">August 4-8, 2025<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-presto-player-reusable-edit\"><!--presto-player:video_id=9--><figure class=\"wp-block-video presto-block-video  presto-provider-youtube\" style=\"--plyr-color-main: var(--presto-player-highlight-color, #6597bd); 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Workshops with Alexander Grabovetskiy at Marc Adams School&quot;}'\n\t\tanalytics=''\n\t\tautomations\t\tprovider='youtube'\n\t\t\t\tid=\"presto-player-1\"\n\t\tsrc=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e3TAe_BX86M?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playinline=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;rel=0&amp;enablejsapi=1\"\n\t\tmedia-title=\"Master the Art of Woodcarving: Classes &amp; Workshops with Alexander Grabovetskiy at Marc Adams School\"\n\t\tcss=\"\"\n\t\tclass=\"presto-video-id-9 presto-preset-id-1 skin-default\"\n\t\tskin=\"default\" \n\t\ticon-url=\"https:\/\/events.schoolofwoodcarving.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/presto-player\/img\/sprite.svg\" \n\t\tpreload=\"\" \n\t\tposter=\"\"\n\t\tyoutube=\"{&quot;noCookie&quot;:false,&quot;channelId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;show_count&quot;:false}\"\n\t\tprovider-video-id=\"e3TAe_BX86M\"\n\t\tvideo-id=\"9\"\n\t\t\t\tvideo-attributes='{}'\n\t\tplaysinline\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"presto-iframe-fallback-container\">\n        <iframe style=\"width: 100%\" title=\"Youtube Video\" class=\"presto-fallback-iframe\" id=\"presto-iframe-fallback-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e3TAe_BX86M?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;rel=0&amp;enablejsapi=1\" allowfullscreen allowtransparency allow=\"autoplay\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t<\/presto-player>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In 2012, I was named <em>International Carver of the Year <\/em>. What a surreal honor, right? (I mean, did 6-year-old me playing with scraps of wood in the USSR ever see that coming? No way. No chance.) But here\u2019s the thing\u2014after all these years, I\u2019m still just as in love with carving as that little kid was. Maybe even more because now I get to share it with others.<\/p>\n<p>So, let me tell you what a week working with me in class looks like. And yes, you\u2019re gonna work\u2014no shortcuts here because good carving takes care and practice. First off, we\u2019re diving into sharpening tools. Why? Because dull blades drive me absolutely crazy. It\u2019s like trying to cut bread with a spoon. No, thank you. So, I\u2019m gonna show you not just how to sharpen your tools, but how to do it quickly and in a way that actually lasts. No more spending hours fighting with your stones\u2014we\u2019ve got carving to do.<\/p>\n<p>Once your tools are razor-sharp, we get into the fun stuff. We\u2019ll start with a project that focuses on\u2014you guessed it\u2014the basics: outlining, defining, making those crisp lines that set the foundation for everything else. And I\u2019ll be right there showing you not just <em>what <\/em>to do, but <em>why <\/em>you\u2019re doing it. That\u2019s the part that I think gets lost sometimes when folks first start out. It\u2019s not just about copying what someone else does\u2014it\u2019s about understanding how your tools and the wood interact. Oh, and speaking of interacting with wood grain\u2026 yeah, it doesn\u2019t always behave. It\u2019s kind of like a stubborn kid\u2014sometimes you just have to outsmart it. I\u2019ll show you how to deal with that, too.<\/p>\n<p>Now, here\u2019s where things get really interesting. I\u2019m gonna help you start thinking in 3D. That\u2019s the whole secret to carving\u2014everything you do has to work together to create depth, movement, life. And that\u2019s not something that happens by chance. It\u2019s intentional, and it starts with planning. We\u2019ll go through the whole process together\u2014start to finish\u2014and make sure every cut you make actually serves the bigger picture. No wasted effort, no second-guessing (well, okay, maybe a little\u2014you\u2019re human).<\/p>\n<p>As the week goes on, we\u2019ll ramp it up. I\u2019ll teach you some classical drawing and carving techniques\u2014the kind of stuff that\u2019s been passed down for centuries. And before you think, <em>\u201cBut I suck at drawing,\u201d <\/em>let me stop you right there. This isn\u2019t about being the next Michelangelo; it\u2019s about learning techniques that help you translate your ideas into wood. Drawing and carving\u2014they go hand in hand. Trust me, I used to hate drawing. Now? I couldn\u2019t imagine carving without it.<\/p>\n<p>And then\u2014my favorite part\u2014we get to the BIG question: how do you come up with the idea? How do you design something that holds meaning or beauty or both? This is where things get creative. Together, we\u2019ll use an ancient math method (don\u2019t worry, nothing scary\u2014I hate complicated math) to come up with a design that we\u2019ll carve as a group. This method? You can use it in furniture carving, architectural work, ornaments, or even free-standing sculptures. It\u2019s flexible and, honestly, kind of genius. It ties everything together\u2014from tradition to creativity.<\/p>\n<p>So, why do I love teaching so much? Because carving isn\u2019t just about wood and tools. It\u2019s about problem-solving, art, tradition, and, really, it\u2019s about people. It\u2019s about showing others that they can do something they never thought they could. That\u2019s pretty cool, don\u2019t you think?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This week presents an opportunity to engage in woodcarving under the guidance of one of the world&#8217;s premier carvers, Alexander.<\/p>\n<h2>Wood Carving Class In INDIANA<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The class starts with Alexander showing the best ways to sharpen woodcarving tools if You don&#8217;t know how too. .<\/p>\n<p>Participants work on a <strong>woodcarving project<\/strong>, using tools to outline and define their design&#8217;s lines. Alexander teaches how to visualize in 3D and leads discussions on using carving tools for different cuts, even with tough wood grain.<\/p>\n<p>As learners progress, they understand the complete woodcarving process, from start to finish, improving their carving skills.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolofwoodcarving.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofwoodcarving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/wood-carving-courses-divider-start.svg\" alt=\"Wood Carving Class With Alexander Graabovetskiy\" width=\"510\" height=\"72\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The curriculum then moves to more advanced woodcarving techniques, based on classical traditions. Throughout the week, as students get better at carving, Alexander addresses an important question: how to think about the &#8216;BIG idea&#8217; in carving designs.<\/p>\n<p>Together, Alexander and the students work on a woodcarving project design, using ancient math methods that apply to different woodcarving styles, whether in furniture carving, 3D carving, or ornamental and architectural woodcarving.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"schoolofwoodcarving.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofwoodcarving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/wood-carcing-classes-divider-1.svg\" alt=\"Wood Carving Class With Alexander Grabovetskiy\" width=\"479\" height=\"67\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Tools You\u2019ll Need<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>pfeil Swiss made &#8211; #11 Sweep Veiner, 1 mm, Intermediate Size<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>pfeil Swiss made &#8211; #11 Sweep Veiner, 3 mm, Intermediate Size<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>pfeil Swiss made &#8211; #2 Sweep Gouge 12 mm, Intermediate Size<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>pfeil Swiss made &#8211; #7 Sweep Gouge 14 mm, Intermediate Size<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>pfeil Swiss made &#8211; #9 Sweep Gouge 10 mm, Intermediate Size<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>pfeil Swiss made &#8211; #9 Sweep Gouge 20 mm, Full Size<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>pfeil Swiss made &#8211; #8 Sweep Spoon Gouge 7 mm, Intermediate Size<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Points of Wood Carving Class:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to think in 3D before you carve<\/li>\n<li>How to use wood carving tools for safety and efficiency<\/li>\n<li>How to handle wood grain issues<\/li>\n<li>How to carve a classical design for any type of woodcarving<\/li>\n<li>How to sharpen wood carving tools quickly and efficiently<\/li>\n<li>Tips on getting the most out of your carvings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"schoolofwoodcarving.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofwoodcarving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/wood-carving-courses-divider.svg\" alt=\"Wood Carving Classes wth Alexander Grabovetskiy\" width=\"525\" height=\"74\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.schoolofwoodcarving.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofwoodcarving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Woodcarving-classes-near-me-woodcarving-classes-in-person-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wood Carving Classes in Person\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carving with a Classical Flair \u2013 Marc Adams School of Woodworking August 4-8, 2025 &nbsp; In 2012, I was named International Carver of the Year . 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