Calvo Woodworking Classes • Schedule 2009

Wood Carving Classes & Workshops

Calvo Woodworking and Carving School in 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 unti 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 accomodations 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, great beaches, sport fishing, fun dining spots, excellent shopping boutiques in historic areas and more. Above Photo: David Calvo with Roy Underhill on his PBS National Television Show "The Woodwright's Shop"
Updated: July 1, 2009

Calvo Studio also offers a "One on One" Wood Carving Apprenticeship Program that allows you to work up to different skill plateaus. This structured certification is a conscious effort to make you a trained, well rounded capable wood carver. This program will lead you up the degrees of learning so that you become fluent with the skill akin to the old days of apprenticeships. 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 9-13, 2009

5 Day Wood Carving Class Mon-Fri

May 18-23, 2009	5 Day Wood Carving Class Mon-Fri

July 8-12, 2009	5 Day Wood Carving Class Wed-Sun
Sept. 3-7, 2009	5 Day Wood Carving Class Thurs-Mon
Oct. 5-9, 2009	5 Day Wood Carving Class Mon-Fri
Nov. 18-22, 2009	5 Day Wood Carving Class Wed-Sun

2nd Level Project * Five-Day Carving Class

March 9-13, 2009	2nd Project Wood Carving Class
May 18-23, 2009	2nd Project Wood Carving Class
July 8-12, 2009	2nd Project Carving Class Wed-Sun
Sept. 3-7, 2009	2nd Project Carving Class Thurs-Mon
Oct. 5-9, 2009	2nd Project Wood Carving Class

Forging Your Own Wood Carving Tools

May 18-23, 2009	2 Day Tool Forging Workshop Sat-Sun
July 6-7, 2009	2 Day Tool Forging Workshop Mon-Tues
Oct. 10-11, 2009	2 Day Tool Forging Workshop Sat-Sun
Nov.16-17, 2009	2 Day Tool Forging Workshop Mon-Tues

Decorative Carved Box with Ornament or Lettering

Sept. 14-18, 2009

Windsor Chair Making Class with David Wright

Sept. 21-25, 2009

Marquetry and Veneer Class with Paul Schurch

October 13-17, 2009

Classical Guitar Making Class with Benito Huipe

November 2-13, 2009

Weekly Wood Carving Classes * Nine Week Series*

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Price List
5 Day Bare Bones Wood Carving Class	$650
5 Day 2nd Project Wood Carving Class	$650
2 Day Forging Your Wood Carving Tools	$300
5 Day Beginner Sign Carving Class	$650
5 Day Abstract Wood Sculpture Class	$650
5 Day Decorative Carved Box Class	$650
5 Day Windsor Chair Making Class	$650
5 Day Adv. Marquetry and Veneer Class	$750
5 Day Classical Guitar Making Class	$1375
9 Week Evening Wood Carving Class	$360
9 Week Evening The Human Figure in Clay	$360