Discover the traditional craftsmanship of wood carving and create your own masterpiece in George Town, Penang.
In this workshop, you will be introduced to the types of carving tools, and the correct ways to use them. There will also be a basic introduction to the types of wood, various techniques of wood carving, and the correct ways to carve according to wood grain. Basically, you will learn everything you need to know about wood carving from scratch. While getting hands-on experience in wood carving, you are also welcomed to interact and raise questions with our wood carving sifu, Mr Tong.
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Mr Tong will brief you on the differences between carpentry and wood carving, and introduce the relationship between wood carving and the historic city of George Town.
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You will learn about the different wood carving tools and materials, various techniques of wood carving, and the making process of wood carving.
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Mr Tong will brief you on the Dos and Don’ts in the studio. Safety is our first priority.
He will then demonstrate basic carving along his explanation for your better understanding. Afterwards, you can put the theory to the test by starting on your project. You could always seek advice or help from Mr Tong.
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You will walk away with a piece of your own masterpiece and all the knowledge you need about wood carving.
This workshop is suitable for ages above 12 years old.
Casual T-shirts or any outfit you are comfortable in.
We will work with sharp knives. We do not provide insurance. Participants are responsible for their own safety. Once you have completed booking, you agree to be solely responsible for any risk of injury and accident during this workshop. We only prepare basic blood clotting agent.
72, Lorong Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
How to get thereBy public transport Rapid Penang 1. ALL: Walking distance (750m) from KOMTAR Bus Terminal 2. Route 301: get off at Lebuh Carnarvon (walking distance 250m)
