John Susin

Class: Carving a Santa Ornament. You will be doing a face. 2 separate 1 day classes: Tuesday 9/ 18/07 and Friday 9/21/07 Level: beginning and intermediate carvers Tools needed: Students will need a sharp carving knife, a palm gouge no wider than 1/4” with a #7 sweep, a 1/8” palm gouge with a #9 sweep, and a protective carving glove. Material fee: One blank is included in the instructor’s fee.  Additional blanks will be available for a fee. Maximum: 10 students Web site: none

John Susin is an award-winning carver who specializes in Santas and caricatures. Some of his larger Santas have kaleidoscopes built into their bodies, making them a holiday ornament which is both a delight to see and to play with. He was a state winner in the Woodcraft Santa competition and his Santa trio graced the front and back covers of Chip Chats, which has published feature articles on his work. John is a highly successful teacher whose goal is for every student to complete a project worthy of becoming a family heirloom.