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Mary May Woodcarving: Carving for Period Furniture


  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N Main St Adrian, MI, 49221 United States (map)

Carving for Period Furniture

5 Days: Monday - Friday, July 22nd-26th, 2024, 8AM - 5 PM

Tuition: $1,000.00

Ages: 16 & Up

Instructor: Mary May

Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person

Prerequisites: None

Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Program Description:

Join professional woodcarver, Mary May, in learning the techniques of woodcarving for furniture makers. She will begin by sharing the very basics of carving by tackling grain challenges, how to sharpen carving tools, methods of thinking through an entire carving project, and many tips and tricks along the way. Mary will walk you through a variety of relief carving projects including flowers, leaves, and even the traditional, stylized acanthus leaf that is often seen decorating furniture. This class is available to both beginning and experienced carvers.

All tools and wood are supplied, but students may also bring their own tools if they wish. Click here for a list of tools recommended by Mary May.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn proper carving techniques

  • Learn how to carve wood for furniture

  • Learn how to sharpen carving tools

  • Learn how to choose woods for carving

  • Learn how to select the appropriate carving tools for projects

Attendance Requirements: Students must attend all days

Location: Sam Beauford Woodshop, 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, Michigan 49221

Class Size: Maximum 10 students

Click Here to view our Refund, Cancellation, and Complaint Resolution Policies

If you have any questions about this class, please contact the Administrative Office at (517) 759-3070 or email sambeaufordwoodshop@gmail.com.


 AIA Advance Learner Preparation: None

AIA Approved Learning Units & Type: 40 Elective

AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: 03/13/2027

Official AIA CES Provider Statement: Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 10009739. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

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