Design, Marketing and Art of Wood Carving | Explore the design, marketing and art of wood carvings. Study the techniques of wood carving, and business and marketing strategies. Note: Senior Cycle fee class. Students must be 55 years or older by start date in order to enroll in this class.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 203
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: TH
Time: 1:15PM to 3:45PM
Start Date: 04/09/2026
End Date: 06/11/2026
Location: Off-Campus
Room: Pasadena Senior Center
Instructor: John J Richardson (Subject to change)
Class Size: 15
Section Info: Pasadena Senior Center | Wood Carving | The purpose of this class is to develop the skills of wood carvers from the novice to intermediate levels. While this class offers a single project to be completed over each semester, other carving styles will be discussed. In this class, only hand tools (knives & gouges) are used and since carving tools are extremely sharp, safety will be emphasized. Tool sharpening & selection, painting, and pyrography will also be covered. In lieu of the semester project, students may work on their own projects with instructor assistance (as time allows). Students will identify art venues and determine sales potential.