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Classes & Courses -
Pyrography
Pyrography
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$225.00
A two day pyrography course
conducted by Douglas Bell a renowned Wood Turner and Pyrographer. Using a
Razertip wood burning machine you will learn the various techniques needed
to create your own masterpieces. Douglas will take you through the planning
stages and the exercises needed to develop your skills. All tools and
equipment are supplied, all you need to bring is your
creativity.
This course comprises
of 10 hrs of instruction undertaken Included is a light lunch on Sunday.
There is a minimum of six students and a maximum of 10 students per class.
The course aims to
take both experienced and beginning pyrographers through a structured
training course which will enable participants to tackle any pyrography
projects with confidence and creativity.
Experience with
working with wood shows around Australia has demonstrated that most people
buying pyrography equipment do not properly learn basics, but start
immediately on projects, thus limiting their knowledge and development of
various critical techniques.
Razertip burning
equipment will be provided for those without their own burners.
Participants will be
taken through the equipment, with its various pens and then will be shown
how to use the pens efficiently. A sampler will be started and instructions
on how to make the various marks will be given.
Participants will be
guided through this exercise using “The Complete Pyrography” book as a
reference.
Methods of treatment
and reproducing patterns prior to burning will be discussed, including;
Photocopying
Reversing the
image
Original
drawing
Transferring
images by
v
Tracing
v
Ironing
v
Turps rubbing
v
Grid pattern
Participants will be
encouraged to try all methods to ensure they have a sound knowledge of the
various techniques demonstrated. Various materials will be used such as
leather, paper and cardboard to show the versatility of burning as a
decorative art form.
Finally, various techniques of colouring projects will be introduced.
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