Presented by Outaouais Wood Carvers
Saturday, November 30, 2024 – 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Nepean Creative Arts Center,
35 Stafford Road, Unit 7, Ottawa
This one-day course is designed to teach participants the basics of pyrography (Wood Burning).
OWC member Pam Laprise has been doing pyrography since 2013. She will explain and demonstrate:
Supplies
Pyrography machines/pens/tips
Safety- What to burn, what NOT to burn
Wood prep, patterns and design transfer
What can I do with one pen? Texturing
Tips and troubleshooting
Adding colour and finishing
You will work on a project utilizing some of the techniques learned. We will concentrate on discovering what you can do with just 3 pen tips- a writing tip, a shader and a skew.
Wood and pattern will be provided for this project.
Fee: OWC member $ 40
Non-member $ 70 (includes a reduced $30 annual membership fee)
Cancellation refunds given only with 4 days’ notice of the course, by Nov. 26, 2024
Registration and payment are required in advance. First come, first served 😉
Registration deadline is, Mon, Nov. 25th, 2024
Maximum 6-8 participants depending on the number of participants who have their own burner.
Participants are asked to bring their Pyrography machine & pens/tips if they have one.
A few burners will be available for those without.
Note: a minimum of 4 participants are required to run this workshop.
Participants aged 14-17 inclusive must be accompanied by parent for the duration of the class.
To Register: Send e-transfer to owctreasurer8@gmail.com be sure to include your name, email address, phone #(s) and name of class in the comment section of the e-transfer.
Or
send message to owtreasurer8@gmail.com
Include your name, email address, phone # (s) and name of class
send cheque made out to Outaouais Wood Carvers
c/o 2141 Beaumont Rd
Ottawa ON K1H 5V2
Or pay in person at our monthly club meeting or weekly carving clutch
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Note: Participants will be required to sign the following waiver.
Paper copies will be available at the course.
I, _____________________, certify that I am over 18 years of age and intend to participate in Outaouais Wood Carvers workshop __________________________ on ___________________.
I, _______parent’s name______, certify that I am the parent accompanying a participant of ___________Class_______________ on _____Date_______ aged 14-17, ____Student’s name____, and agree to the following statement.
I am aware of the inherent risks and dangers involved in this activity & agree to assume these risks & release Outaouais Wood Carvers from liability arising from participation in this workshop. I agree that I/he/she will follow the instructions of those conducting the workshop & will abide by the safety rules articulated.
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: __________