Carve a West Coast Paddle

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In this session, you will carve one side of a West Coast paddle that will be suitable for hanging on a wall. These types of paddles were used on old whaling canoes. All of the paddles for a particular canoe would be exactly the same, except for the larger tiller paddle of the sternsman. Many of the old designs were so stylized that their meanings have been lost to time. You will have a choice of patterns to carve, including orca and raven motifs. Spokeshaves will be used to fashion the outer curves and crooked knives to dish out the parts. You will then paint it and add a hanger. All tools and materials provided.

$150.00

Instructor Bio

Rick Wolcott started carving at the age of 6 with his grandfather, a noted West Coast carver. In 1980, Rick began teaching decorative bird and decoy carving with the Calgary Board of Education. Since then, Rick has taught courses all across Canada and the USA, focusing on West Coast Native art since the 1990s. Rick enjoys putting stories in wood. He still judges at the occasional carving show and does commissioned works.

Registration Requirements

Seating is Limited. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Unless otherwise stated, previous experience is not required to participate in seminars and attendees should be 16 years old or older. Seminar tickets are not available online.

Tools & Materials

All tools and materials will be supplied.

Food & Drink

Beverages are provided at our seminars and a light sandwich lunch is provided at all-day events. Please discuss any special dietary needs with the staff at time of registration. In an effort to reduce waste, we encourage you to bring in your own coffee mug and/or refillable water bottle.

What to Wear

We require that you wear closed shoes (e.g. running shoes) to all seminars.

Pricing, Cancellation & Rescheduling

Prices are subject to HST.
48 hours notice required for cancellation refunds.
We reserve the right to reschedule seminars.