In this class we will use a combination of hand and power tools to craft brushes with uses ranging from cleaning off a workbench, lettering calligraphy, applying make-up, decorating ceramics, and much more! We will work with a variety of traditional brush fibers from plants and animals and cover the range and usefulness of each fiber. Multiple methods for constructing brushes will also be addressed. Students may bring their creativity or stick to tradition—this class will be a perfect environment for both learning the fundamentals and thinking outside the box!

Students ages 16+ may register for this course independently.

Optional Tools

• Carving knife
• Gouges & Chisels
• Chip Carving Knife

Note from Instructor

A selection of materials will be supplied by the instructor, but please feel free to bring any uniquely figured wood, old brushes that need revamping, pet fur to use for your brush fiber, or anything else that might be re-created into a brush.

This course will be part of Wood Week. Plan to arrive a day early for the Carvers Conference on Friday, March 6, which features demonstrations, speakers and community gatherings all day, offered as a benefit to students enrolled in Wood Week coursework.