Marcia Berkall (Mush)
Marcia's obsession with woodcarving began in the late 1980's. It was
while looking through art books at the local library for an adult education
drawing class that she came across a book of Henry Moore sculptures
and a copy of E. J. Tangerman's Whittling and Woodcarving. Starting
with small figures, Marcia (aka Mush) soon moved on to Santas, wood
spirits and one-of-a-kind art pieces.
For the past 15 years, Marcia has been carving full time and teaching
carving and drawing in her South China, Maine, studio. Marcia enjoys
teaching and encourages students to express their own visions and ideas in
their carvings. Recently her Carving From the Heart articles have been
featured in Carving Magazine.
Marcia's obsession with woodcarving began in the late 1980's. It was
while looking through art books at the local library for an adult education
drawing class that she came across a book of Henry Moore sculptures
and a copy of E. J. Tangerman's Whittling and Woodcarving. Starting
with small figures, Marcia (aka Mush) soon moved on to Santas, wood
spirits and one-of-a-kind art pieces.
For the past 15 years, Marcia has been carving full time and teaching
carving and drawing in her South China, Maine, studio. Marcia enjoys
teaching and encourages students to express their own visions and ideas in
their carvings. Recently her Carving From the Heart articles have been
featured in Carving Magazine.
| Class: Woodspirits using cottonwood bark Wed. and Thurs. only (two separate classes) Learn basic proportions, along with techniques for carving individual features and realistic hair. Marcia does not use patterns in her classes, so students will be encouraged to carve their own ideas and visions. Tools: Bring whatever tools you have and we'll work with them. If you have the following, all the better: A good strong carving knife for removing outer bark Detail knife Palm gouges, including veiners, if you have them Carving gloves are encouraged Material fee: $7/piece of bark Level: Intermediate to advanced Maxinum: 12 students Web site: http://whittlinsnwood.com |
