Jess Hirsch
Minneapolis, MN
Jess is a sculptor with a strong love for utilitarian objects. Her visual art practice is intertwined with wellness and alternative medicine, making objects that heal the body. She began spoon carving a decade ago and studied bowl turning through a Minnesota State Arts Board Folk and Traditional Craft Grant. She is the founder of Women’s Woodshop, a space to empower women and non-binary makers through woodcraft. Learn more at www.womenswoodshop.com.
Current Courses Offered by Jess Hirsch
Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl
The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty - an inspiring craft form to experience. Explore the grains of northern birch as you learn safe lathe operation and turning techniques to turn a wooden bowl on the electric lathe. From tree to bowl, working with fresh cut…
Thu, Nov 4th, 2021 – Sat, Nov 6th, 2021
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Mon, Nov 8th, 2021 – Wed, Nov 10th, 2021
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Jess Hirsch
Past Courses Offered by Jess Hirsch
Axe Work for Women and Non-Binary Carvers
Bowl Carving with Axe, Adze and Gouge
Candelabras and Candlestick Holders: Woodshop Intro
Carving the Wooden Bowl
Turning the Wooden Bowl: Marginalized Genders Session
Turning the Wooden Bowl: Marginalized Genders Session
