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Fan-Carving classes with Sally and David Nye
The Old World folk art of fan-carving is the process of riving long-fibered wood and then fanning it to create a three-dimensional design. Fans and fan birds* are the most common items made. Folks are amazed that such unique items can be made from one-piece-of-wood. ...making a fan bird is magical. It's fun to do!
A. No previous carving skill is required. B. All of the necessary tools are furnished. C. Our international collection of fan birds is displayed.
The student will learn:
1. Fan bird history dating to the early 1600's 2. The types of wood that work for fan-carving 3. How to get the blank from the log & prepare it for fan-carving 4. How to work with green (wet) wood 5. How to rive wood (split fibers) to make feathers/blades 6. How to turn the rived blades and interlock them to produce a fan 7. How to create 3-dimensional designs (birds etc.) from one-piece-of-wood
*The fan bird had meaningful legends and customs, as it signified goodness and happiness. Today, as in the past, the fan bird is hung in the home to protect the family and insure health and happiness. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Classes offered at:
Fan Carver's World 2160 66th St. Email: sally@fancarversworld.com Fennville, Michigan (MI) 49408 Ph: 269-543-4755
4-5 Hour Class (items made): 1. Fan (to learn the basic cuts: interlock, hinge & riving) 2. Fan bird with two wings and a tail (dove or goose) (light lunch & beverage included) Cost: $50.00 (plus $4.00/fan blank & $6.00/each additional blank).
8-9 Hour Class (items made): 1. Fan (to learn the basic cuts: interlock, hinge & riving) 2. Fan bird with two wings and a tail (dove or goose) 3. Hummingbird with a single tail 4. Butterfly (if skill and time allows) (light lunch & beverage included) Cost: $80.00 (plus $4.00/fan blank & $6.00/each additional blank).
2-Day Class (items made): 1. Fan (to learn the basic cuts: interlock, hinge & riving) 2. Fan bird with two wings and a tail (dove or goose) 3. Hummingbird with a single tail 4. Butterfly 5. your choice of any of the following (as time allows):
(See patterns in ...more FAN-CARVING) (light lunch & beverage included) Cost: $125.00 (plus $4.00/fan blank & $6.00/each additional blank).
Lodging consideration: Phone or Email us for our lodging recommendations. We live in the beautiful Lake Michigan coastal resort area of Saugatuck/Douglas. Lodging is at a premium. For our students, we were able to secure discounted rates at a few highly recommended facilities. This offer applies to Sunday through Thursday from October through May (excluding the Holland Tulip Festival).
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