Short Course – Introduction to Wood Carving

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Discover the timeless craft of wood carving in the inspiring surroundings of one of London’s most established specialist craft colleges

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to develop existing skills, this hands-on evening course will introduce you to the techniques, tools and traditions of decorative wood carving. Under the guidance of expert tutor Saena Ku, you will learn how to transform timber into beautiful carved work while developing confidence with traditional carving tools and processes

Over ten weeks, you’ll explore a range of carving techniques including lettering, incised decoration, relief carving and sculptural forms. Through practical demonstrations and individual guidance, you’ll learn how to safely use carving chisels, understand timber and grain direction, and develop the hand skills needed to bring your ideas to life

As the course progresses, you’ll work on your own carving project, allowing you to apply your new skills while creating a unique piece of work to be proud of. Along the way, you’ll gain an appreciation of traditional ornament, form and craftsmanship, building a foundation that can support further study or independent carving projects in the future

What you’ll learn

How to safely select, sharpen and use wood carving tools
Fundamental carving techniques including incising, lettering and relief carving
Understanding timber, grain direction and carving design
Traditional approaches to ornament and decorative carving
How to develop and complete your own wood carving project
The confidence to continue carving independently after the course

Why choose BCC?

Learn in one of London’s oldest specialist craft colleges
Small class sizes with personalised tuition
Expert teaching from a practising woodcarver
Develop practical skills through hands-on workshop projects
Create your own carved work and build skills for at home or professional purposes

With a maximum of 10 students per class, this course offers a supportive and friendly learning environment with plenty of individual tutor attention. Whether your interest lies in traditional craft, artistic expression, heritage skills or simply making something with your hands, you’ll join a class of makers passionate about learning and creating

REQUIREMENTS

Steel toe boots are required for this course and must be provided by students

COURSE DURATION

Kennard Road Site

Thursdays, 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Dates for this course can be found on our Eventbrite

FEES

£500

HOW TO APPLY

Apply via Eventbrite

Please note that the College reserves the right to modify or cancel courses prior to their start date

DISCOUNTS

For currently enrolled BCC students (on a study programme or apprenticeship) a 25% discount will be applied on the fees for a short course taken in the same academic year that they are enrolled
For any currently enrolled short course student who wants to enrol on a full or part time study programme (19+) in the subsequent academic year we offer a 50% fee rebate on the cost of their short course.
For any BCC alumni of study programme or apprenticeship they can get a 20% discount on the short course fee.

Discounts can be redeemed when applying directly via the college, any short course ticket purchased on Eventbrite must use a discount code which can be requested at Admissions@thebcc.ac.uk