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Explore the rich history and contemporary applications of wood carving in this hands-on course. Discover the techniques, tools, and materials needed to create stunning wooden sculptures, and leave with a finished project showcasing your new skills. Set off on a creative journey with wood as your canvas and tap into the artistry within you.

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Class Description

Description

This course introduces students to the historical development of wood carving and its application within contemporary sculptural practice. The curriculum examines the fundamental techniques used to shape wood, addresses practical aspects of tool selection and maintenance, and explores considerations for choosing appropriate wood species, dimensions, and volumes for specific projects. Students will learn proper finishing methods to complete sculptural surfaces.

By the conclusion of the course session, each student will have completed a finished sculptural project demonstrating the skills and techniques covered in class.

Materials Included and Required:

All wood materials are included in the course fee.

Required Art Supplies and Tools:

  • Complete set of gouges in curved, semi-curved, and flat profiles, 3.25 inches in length
  • Wooden mallet for striking chisels
  • Riffler file for detailed work
  • Assorted sandpaper sheets for finishing

A comprehensive tool set is available for purchase here (note that sandpaper is sold separately)

Recommended Supplier for Art Materials:

  • The Compleat Sculptor

Additional Resource

Carlos Mendoza Wood Carving Material List

School Notes:

Please note, New York School of the Arts charges a $50 one-time registration fee for students who are new to their school. This is automatically added to the cost of your enrollment (and already included in the price listed on this course). If you are a returning student to NYSA, please let us know and we will refund you $50.

Refund Policy

Class Cancellation:

Classes and workshops are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of students required for a session is not met. Notification will be sent to registered students five days before the class is scheduled to begin.

Refunds:

To receive a refund, you must notify us in writing at [email protected]. There is a $15 administrative fee for each refund. 

  • In order to receive a full refund, students must withdraw from a class or workshop fourteen (14) business days prior to the first day of classes.
  • Students withdrawing from a class and workshop during the week before the beginning of the quarter will receive a 70% refund as school credit if within fourteen (14) business days of the start of the class.
  • No refunds will be made after the second class without medical documentation and no refunds will be made after a workshop begins.
  • Ceasing to attend class without notifying the school does not constitute withdrawal from class.
  • Refunds are issued in the same form as payment. Refunds are issued within thirty days from request in the form of the same payment. Registration and service fees are non-refundable.
  • Refund requests are also subject to a 5% CourseHorse processing fee.

Transfers:

All transfers must occur before the second meeting of class. Transfers from one course into another may incur additional fees, depending on the transfer. Transferring from one workshop to another is not permitted. There is a $15 administrative fee for each transfer.

Holidays & Canceled Lessons:

We are closed for Thanksgiving, winter, and spring break. If we must close due to the weather, we will send out an email. If classes are canceled, the instructor will work with the school office to schedule a make-up date. We do not refund/prorate for weather closure, and our make-up policy still applies.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at New York School of the Arts (92)

(4.6-star rating across 92 reviews)

This class: 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews

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    This class was FANTASTIC. Carlos is an incredible teacher. He is always encouraging, knowledgeable, and interesting. He allows you the freedom to pursue what you are interested in and helps steer you along the way to complete your project. I also love how he introduces art/artists into class in ways that make you think about art differently. I will definitely be taking more classes with him.
  • Wood Carving

    Carlos Mendoza was a wonderful, knowledgeable and hands-on teacher. He introduced me to the wonderful world of sculpture and I will be forever grateful.
  • Wood Carving

    I greatly enjoyed the woodworking class with Carlos. I hadn’t worked with wood in decades and was pleased with what I created with Carlos’ help. On the very first day, he led us through an activity to use our imagination to come up with what we wanted to design. From there, it was a matter of refining ideas under Carlos’ great care and support. Carlos is kind and helpful and able to resourcefully solve problems with you.
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New York School of the Arts

The New York School of the Arts offers a multidisciplinary approach to arts education, exploring fine arts, design, architecture, and music. With a strong emphasis on atelier methodology and access to workshops, lectures, and critiques, students are equipped with the knowledge and connections needed for a successful career in the arts.

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