Wood or Leather Burning: Open Studio

In this class you will learn how to wood burn and/or expand your knowledge and experience using variable-temperature woodburning tools while creating an in-depth woodburning project under the guidance of a skilled instructor. We will be using patterns in this class, so you do not need to know how to draw. Students will pick from a selection of wildlife, landscape, or portrait patterns that challenge their particular skill level. Michele wants students to work on subjects that they find interesting and is open to students sending her a picture they want to burn in advance of the class so Michele can make the pattern for them.

Michele Parsons is a professional pyrography artist and author for Fox Chapel Publishing’s Pyrography Magazine, Leather Pyrography book and contributed to the Big Book of Pyrography Projects. She is also a pyrography instructor for the International Woodcarving Congress, Southeastern Woodcarving School, the American Woodcarving School, and various regional woodworking shops and clubs Please visit Michele’s website at: www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com 

Blanks/Supplies:      $10.00-$15.00 depending on choices. For leather, the cost will be $25 (Contact Michele in advance of the class for leather.)

Tools Required:        Enthusiasm and your variable temperature woodburning equipment and pens. Some equipment is available for loan on a first-come basis and equipment will also be available for  sale. Check Michele’s website at www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com  and look under the      Classes tab for a complete list of items needed for class.

Optional tools:         Magnifying glasses or clip-on magnifier, a small fan (for pulling fumes away), lighting  (small table lamp or clip-on flexible light).

Skill:                          Beginner to Advanced.