The Art of Sculpting in Wood with Fredy Huaman Mallqui

5645 Butler Street,Pittsburgh PA 15201

12 March, 2022

Description

Expand your knowledge of hand wood carving, tools, and techniques. 2-Day Workshop Date: 2 Saturdays, March 12 & 19, 2022 Time: 10am-5pm each day Description: This workshop is for beginner, intermediate, and advanced carvers who want to learn and expand their knowledge of hand wood carving, tools, and techniques. This workshop guides participants through the process of transforming a drawing into a 3D sculptural piece, inviting folks to work on their individual projects under Fredy's direction. Starting with a wooden block and a design, students will dive into their own projects, while benefiting from shared critiques. Fredy will address through discussion and demonstrations: tool handling safety and efficiency; sharpening; gouge selection; approaching the carving process through drawing and composition; and thorough step-by-step planning. Tuition: $180 + materials fee Materials: A materials fee of $20-$40 will be paid the day of the workshop based on the wood selected for your project. We will have carving tools available for your use, but if you have any of the following tools/equipment that you would like to bring with you, you are encouraged to do so: Sketchbook and pencilsComfortable pair of safety glassesDust mask or respiratorAnd having gauges you may already have, including old and inherited toolsTools that you own that you will be unhappy without, such as your own set of carving tools Any sharpening equipment you may already haveAny materials that you want to incorporate into your projectAny materials that you may want to use to pack up your project to take home. Some examples might be moving blankets, packing tape, bubble wrap or boxesLocation: Contemporary Craft (5645 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201) COVID-19: In accordance with current CDC guidance - we are recommending all visitors wear a mask. Please note that the recommendation applies to teaching artists, resident artists, students and guests attending events taking place at CC. Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded through Eventbrite, or you may leave your workshop fee in your Contemporary Craft account for future workshops. Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks. If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you. About the Artist Fredy Huaman Mallqui is a dynamic woodcarver and sculptor. Born in Ayacucho, Peru, he began learning wood carving from age nine as an apprentice to master carvers. Later Fredy trained with the Peruvian Ministry of Culture in the conservation of diverse objects of art circa 1500s-1700s. Today, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Fredy carves contemporary sculptures and classical ornamental pieces for private clients as well as public art commissions. Fredy consistently maintains a high level of experience and professionalism, thus he is also a nationally recognized woodcarver teacher. In August 2021 he was hired to teach Ornamental Carving at the prestigious Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Maine. Enthusiastic feedback from his students prompted the scheduling of more classes beginning in the summer of 2022. Fredy also will be teaching woodcarving at the iconic Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Colorado in 2022. He has recently been commissioned to create a series of sculptures in Pittsburgh, PA. His carving and artwork have been exhibited in the United States, Peru, Germany, and Austria, and his website is www.fredyartworkrestoration.com.