Sculptural Wooden Vases (A)

Learn how to make sculptural wooden vases! In this class, you'll learn safety, build skills, and explore personal expression in a safe and supportive environment. You will learn and use hand and power carving techniques to create your own wooden vases. Plan to leave with one finished piece.

Special Notes

• Students should come prepared with safety gear (eye and ear protection and a dust mask/respirator). We will be getting dusty and dirty! Wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes. If you have longer hair, bring something to tie your hair back. There will be a 30 minute lunch break so please bring a lunch.
  
  Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
  
  On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
  
  

About the Instructor

Sarah Grace Cheek

Sarah Grace Cheek is an artist and woodworker based in Earlysville, VA.

She holds a BFA from Virginia Common­wealth Univer­sity in Craft & Mate­r­ial Studies where she focused in furni­ture and textile design.

After leading a produc­tion style wood shop for the last 4+ years, Sarah Grace made the leap in summer of 2022 to pursue being an artist full time. Her work centers around nour­ish­ment, useful­ness and joy. She’s enjoyed ventur­ing into the realms of more repre­sen­ta­tional art and explor­ing relief carv­ings. Sarah Grace uses hand carving and power carving tech­niques to create most of her work. Some of her inspi­ra­tion includes bones, rocks, salvaged mate­ri­als and antique textiles includ­ing late 19th to early 20th century quilts, just to name a few things.

Website: www.sarahgracecheek.com
Instagram: @sarah.grace.cheek

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