Native Arts Studies Program - Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
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Oct 20, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Oct 27, 2018 at 9:00 PM

Location Information

Totem Heritage Center
601 Deermount Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901
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Contact Phone: 9072255900
Contact Email: marnir@ktn-ak.us

Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Wayne Hewson
October 20 – 27, 2018

Monday – Friday, 6 – 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Fee: $175/$150 
Materials: cedar sold by length

Prerequisite: Introduction to Power Tools

Accomplished Tsimshian carver and experienced instructor Wayne Hewson of Metlakatla has created over twelve unique totem poles while demonstrating at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, and several poles and other carved pieces for local and national commissions. Hewson will introduce students to three-dimensional formline design, design transfer basics, and the tools and techniques of Northwest Coast carving. Students will create a dorsal fin or paddle with carved design. Students can use their paddle from Introduction to Power Tools. 

This class is a prerequisite for upper level carving classes.

Stop by or call the Totem Heritage Center at 225.5900 to register!