Calvo Woodworking Classes • Schedule 2010

Wood Carving Classes & Workshops

Calvo Woodworking and Carving School in Gloucester, Massachusetts is dedicated to the art and skill of wood carving and woodworking techniques. Our wood carving classes, workshops and seminars for the beginner and intermediate student will give you a strong baseline in the fundamentals of carving that can be applied to any style of wood carving design whether it is abstract, traditional or contemporary. I keep the class size small so that you are assured continuous one on one attention. The teaching style I use is the same as my wood carving teachers who were European trained. I train both your hands to carve and your eyes to see so that you can map your way into a project. It is my goal and hopeful intentions to get you to move beyond your personal expectation and carve wood with more confidence and most importantly, a sense of what to do next. In all my years of teaching and to my delight, on the final day of the workshop, it is usually the student who is pleasantly surprised with their own results. All I ask is that you bring your enthusiasm and nothing more. As the teacher, it's my problem to figure out how to teach you wood carving... so take a deep breath, relax and enjoy learning the skill of wood carving.

We also offer woodworking technique courses such as marquetry, windsor chair making and guitar building. All five day classes start at 9:00 and run until 5:30pm. Pre-registration is required.
The Woodworking School is in easy driving range from New York, New York City, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, New Jersey and Massachusetts areas. Our area, known as Picturesque Cape Ann, is a tourist destination point and was the location for the story and filming of "The Perfect Storm". This vacation area offers reasonable accommodations and we are happy to assist you with your housing needs. For vacation fun, there are boats for whale watches, working artist colonies and studios, galleries, museums, beaches, sport fishing, great dining spots, excellent shopping boutiques in historic areas and more.
Updated: January 27, 2010

Calvo Studio also offers a "One on One" Wood Carving Apprenticeship Program that allows you to work up to different skill plateaus. This structured intense program is a conscious effort to make you a trained, well rounded capable wood carver. It is a my hopeful intention that you become fluent with the skill level akin to the old days of apprenticeships. I am actively looking for an apprentice. Direct inquiries only.

"Your teaching technique had an amazing sense of balance. You have a unique insight that allows you to let us struggle enough to learn from our small mistakes but tells you when to be there to answer any questions and to provide right amount of guidance to prevent us from making big mistakes. I enjoyed your wonderful sense of humor."

---John Schnobrich, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Classes are reserved with a check for the full amount on a first come first serve policy. Spaces are limited. Hotel accomodations are in easy walking distance to the studio. I get a discount rate for my students so housing is very affordable. *We are accessible on the MBTA Commuter Rail with a station here in Gloucester. We welcome your questions and are happy to address any concerns.
• Studio Tel. 978-283-0231

The Bare Bones of Wood Carving Classes

March 10-14, 2010	Five-Day Bare Bones Wood Carving Class Wed- Sun
May 19-23, 2010	Five-Day BB Wood Carving Workshop Wed- Sun
June 18-20, 2010	Three-Day Bare Bones Wood Carving Class Fri- Sun
July 14-18, 2010	Five-Day BB Wood Carving Workshop Wed- Sun
July 30- Aug 1, 2010	Three-Day Bare Bones Wood Carving Class Fri- Sun
August 25-29, 2010	Five-Day BB Wood Carving Workshop Wed- Sun
October 7-11, 2010	Five-Day BB Wood Carving Class Thurs - Mon Columbus Wknd

2nd Level Project * Intermediate Carving Class

March 10-14, 2010	Five-Day Intermediate Wood Carving Class
May 19-23, 2010	Five-Day Intermediate Wood Carving Workshop
July 14-18, 2010	Five-Day Intermediate Wood Carving Class
July 30- Aug 1, 2010	Three-Day Intermediate Wood Carving Workshop
August 25-29, 2010	Five-Day Intermediate Wood Carving Class
October 7-11, 2010	Five-Day Intermediate Wood Carving Workshop

Forging Your Own Wood Carving Tools

May 19-23, 2010	Two-Day Wood Carving Tool Forging Class
July 14-18, 2010	Two-Day Wood Carving Tool Forging Class
October 7-11, 2010	Two-Day Wood Carving Tool Forging Class

Creative Bowl Turning Workshop with David Ellsworth

June 8-9, 2010

Two-Day Demonstration Wood Turning Workshop with David Ellsworth

"Son of Skew Wood Turning Workshop" with Alan Lacer

to be posted

Two-Day Demonstration Class with Wood Turner Alan Lacer

Creative Basket Weaving Class with Judith Olney

To be posted

Creative Five-Day Basket Weaving Class with Judith Olney

Decorative Carved Box with Ornament or Lettering

August 9-13, 2010

Five-Day Decorative Carved Box Class

	with David Calvo

Two-Day Chipcarving Class with Wayne Barton

August 14-15, 2010

Two-Day Chipcarving Class with Wayne Barton

Windsor Chair Making Class with David Wright

June 28-July 2, 2010	Five-Day Windsor Chair Making Class with David Wright

Abstract Wood Carving Sculpture Class

Sept. 22-26, 2010	Five-Day Abstract Wood Sculpture
	with David Calvo

Classical Guitar Making Class with Benito Huipe

October 18-31, 2010	Two-Week Guitar Making Workshop
	with Benito Huipe

Weekly Wood Carving Classes * Nine Week Series*

2010 Classes	TO BE POSTED

Price List
5 Day Bare Bones Wood Carving Class	$670
3 Day Bare Bones Wood Carving Class	$450
2 Day Forging Your Wood Carving Tools	$350
5 Day Beginner Sign Carving Class	$670
5 Day Abstract Wood Sculpture Class	$670
5 Day Decorative Carved Box Class	$670
5 Day Windsor Chair Making Class	$670
2 Day Chip Carving Class	$350
14 Day Classical Guitar Making Class	$1475
9 Week Evening Wood Carving Class	$360
9 Week Evening The Human Figure in Clay	$360