Gouge Chip Carving
Free Classes
Free Gouge Chip Carving Classes in Springfield, Missouri
Tools and instruction are furnished at no charge!
$1:00 per class for wood.
Urban Market (Flea Market)
1315 East Trafficway, Springfield, MO 65802
Saturdays mornings - by appointment only*
Tuesday Evenings 7:00 to 9:00 pm - by appointment only*
Wednesdays Mornings 10 - 12 - by appointment only*
*Call Russ Hewitt at 417-866-0053 to sign up.
Workshops at your location:
Normally restricted to 250 miles from Springfield, Missouri
or on my way to Dallas, Texas or Omaha, Nebraska.
Workshop are 3 hours. I can conduct two workshops per day.
Call Russ Hewitt 417-866-0053 or cell 417-425-7155 or email:rahewitt@earthlink.net
........Tools, instruction and instruction books furnished at no charge.
....... Wood fee $5.00 per hour of instruction.
........ Introductory instruction performed by student and includes:
.............. 1st hour: Holding mallet & gouge, vertical cut, chip removal, flowers .
.............. 2nd hour: Diamonds and accenting.
.............. 3rd hour: Snowflakes and vines
You provide the recruitment and space
........ Minimum of 8 and maximum of 12 students (no carving experience required).
........ Class room (with sufficient lighting, tables and chairs).
........ Recruitment of those who have an interest in gouge chip carving.
........ Offer opportunity for students to watch VCR or DVD before the class