Woodburning Animal Portrait (Beginner/Intermediate)

In this three-hour workshop, you’ll learn to create silhouettes, natural surfaces, and use texture in your woodburning. This is a great beginner workshop that will introduce you to the woodburning tool and some of the most-used tips. The class will focus on learning the basics of using a woodburning tool, including how to prepare a surface for burning, transfer patterns, safety, and techniques for using the various tips. However, students will also learn more intermediate techniques, including adding texture, highlights and shading. You’ll have a choice of patterns or can bring your own 8 by 10 inch animal image. Relax and enjoy the sweet smell of burning wood. You might take home a majestic owl or a beautiful wolf!

Students must either bring their own woodburning tool or borrow one for free for the class from the instructor (numbers are limited, so this offer is on a first-come, first-served basis).  Many people already have woodburning tools, so students should consider asking friends and family.  If they decide to purchase a tool, there are several economical options, on particular the tools offered by Walnut Hollow that can be found in a lot of craft stores and online for prices starting at $20.

Member Cost: $65
Non-Members: $95
Material kit: $10, payable to the Instructor