Led by: Abid Ali and Shailna Wadhwa This course introduces students to chip carving, a traditional form of wood carving that uses precise chisel cuts to create geometric patterns and decorative surfaces. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, rhythm, and consistency, as students learn how simple cuts combine to form complex designs. Knife skills and tool safety, focusing on proper grip, controlled cutting, sharpening, and safe working practices
Geometric design and pattern layout, including spacing, symmetry, and transferring patterns accurately to wood
Precision, consistency, and surface finish, emphasizing clean cuts, uniform depth, crisp edges, and finishing techniques
Bonus! With two expert instructors leading the course, participants can choose from multiple patterns—making the session more in-depth and enjoyable.
Geometric Pattern Carving or Chip Carving
This course is suitable for beginners with no prior carving experience, as well as artists, woodworkers, and craftspeople interested in sacred geometry, pattern making, and carving as a decorative element.
Students will explore pattern layout, chisel control, and the relationship between angle, depth, and light. Instruction covers safe tool use, sharpening fundamentals, and methods for maintaining clean, crisp edges.
