Course Title: Introduction to
Pyrography for Turned Work Decoration.
Course Number: Course 131
Instructor: Ron Gammon
Course
Description:
An
introductory course in decorating techniques for turned or flat projects. More specifically, the use of Pyrography
(Wood burning) to enhance an average looking piece into something 'special'. You will be introduced to and experience
methods to accomplish this task.
Skills and knowledge to be gained:
1
Application of techniques to add more decorative touches to your
projects beyond sanding and the usual ‘surface only’ types of coatings.
2
Selection and use of suitable equipment to perform these techniques.
3
Selection and preparation of raw stock to attain best results.
4
Decision making ideas to help in selecting the most suitable type of
decorative enhancement.
5
Encouragement to be creative in developing new ways to enhance the
appearance of your projects
Machines and tools to be used:
A variety
of Pyrography equipment may be used to create the desired enhancement.
Learning process/procedure:
The
learning process will be a hands-on experience. Steps will be suggested and
demonstrated by the instructor. The
student will then begin by following the steps as demonstrated, with close
supervision by the instructor. The
student will be given a simple task to perform at first, and when done to the
instructor's satisfaction, the student may begin the application of Pyrography
on their work piece.
Prerequisite skills; what level of competency/expertise is required
for safe, successful participation:
This is an
intermediate level course and as such requires prior competency in the use of
the shop lathes. Participants are to report to class with two turned or flat
pieces ready for decorating.
If the
piece is a bowl or platter, the tenon must still be intact so mounting back
into the chuck is possible.
Project/product to be made:
The aim
will be to complete one or more decoratively enhanced pieces by the end of the
course.
Duration of course:
Three
sessions, each of one and a half hours duration, taken over 3 consecutive
weeks.
Cost of materials beyond the basic $10 fee:
There will
be no additional charge for materials.
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signing up for any of the VWC courses, would you please try to check with your
calendar to make sure that you will be free and able to attend for all of the
sessions for that class and not just some of them. Many Thanks.